A fresh dispute has emerged over the musical legacy of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, with his parents accusing music label Saga Music of releasing his track ‘Phantom’ without obtaining their permission. Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur have objected to the release, alleging that the label ignored their request to put the launch on hold until the matter could be discussed and resolved.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the singer's parents maintained that Saga Music had proceeded with the release without securing the family's authorisation or obtaining valid documentation. They said they were pursuing legal remedies to safeguard their son's musical rights and legacy. The couple also appealed to artists, music producers and record labels to consult the family before making any announcements or releasing recordings associated with Sidhu Moose Wala. They stressed that both completed songs and unreleased material should be discussed with them before any commercial use.
The latest disagreement follows several earlier controversies involving the singer's music. In August 2022, his family approached the court to prevent the release of ‘Jaandi Vaar’, featuring Afsana Khan and composed by Salim-Sulaiman. The parents had raised objections over the alleged unauthorised use of their son's work, name and image, following which the release was put on hold. They had also questioned matters relating to merchandise and NFT rights associated with his identity.
Another controversy surfaced when ‘SYL’ was leaked online before its planned release. Following the incident, the family lodged an FIR against unidentified individuals and appealed to music producers who had collaborated with the singer not to distribute or release any of his recordings without consulting them.
The family also raised concerns over the financial aspects of Sidhu Moose Wala's music in June 2025, when his parents complained about royalties they believed were due from his work. Their protest outside a senior police officer's office highlighted their dissatisfaction over the delay in registering an FIR. With the dispute over ‘Phantom’ now unfolding, the question of consent, ownership and control over the late singer's musical catalogue has once again come into focus.
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