A fresh controversy has erupted surrounding the release of a new track titled Phantom by the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. The parents of the departed artist have strongly objected to the rollout of the song, accusing music label Saga of putting out the track without obtaining any official permission from the family. Distressed by the development, Sidhu Moose Wala parents Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur have expressed deep resentment and warned of imminent legal action against the company for ignoring their explicit requests.
Family Had Requested Label to Halt Release
Releasing a formal statement on Thursday, the parents voiced their profound displeasure over the entire situation. They clarified that Saga had moved forward with the release of Phantom despite clear instructions from the family not to publish the song until all related matters were thoroughly discussed and resolved. According to the family, they had specifically urged the label to hold off on the launch, but the company chose to bypass their concerns and published the track anyway, showing complete disregard for the family wishes.
Legal Steps Underway to Protect the Artist Legacy
In their joint statement, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur emphasized that they are taking appropriate legal steps to safeguard the rights and the musical legacy of Sidhu Moose Wala. They made it clear that unauthorized exploitation of his work will face strict consequences. Notably, the parents have disabled the comment section on the social media post where the statement was shared, restricting public replies to the announcement.
A Strict Warning Issued to Other Music Companies
Beyond the immediate dispute with Saga, the late singer family has extended a strong message to all other music producers, directors, and labels planning to launch unreleased material by the artist in the future. They have urged everyone to reach out to the family and secure proper authorization before announcing or publishing any content associated with Sidhu Moose Wala, signaling that unauthorized releases will be met with firm opposition.
