Controversy Erupts Over Sidhu Moosewala's Unreleased Song 'Phantom': Family Objects to Saga Music Release

Nearly four and a half years after the tragic death of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, a controversy has erupted over his unreleased song 'Phantom'. Sidhu's parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, have strongly objected to the music company Saga Music's decision to release the track.

The family alleges that the company is releasing the song without their permission. They have demanded an immediate halt to the release and warned of legal action against the label. On the other hand, Saga Music claims that a formal agreement regarding the song was already signed with Sidhu Moosewala, and he was paid for the rights.

Song Releasing Without Consent, Claims Family Sidhu's parents issued an official statement on social media, clarifying that Saga Music is moving forward with the release of 'Phantom' without their authorization. According to the family, they had appealed to the company to stop the release and resolve the matter through dialogue. However, the company ignored their requests and continued its release preparations.

The parents stated they are taking legal action to protect Sidhu's legacy and the rights associated with his work. They also issued a broader appeal to other artists and music labels, urging anyone holding rights or documents related to Sidhu's unreleased tracks to contact the family before announcing or releasing any content.

Saga Music Shares Agreement and Old Video Following the family's opposition, Saga Music released the first page of a 'Content Assignment Agreement' allegedly signed with Sidhu Moosewala on social media. The company asserts that an agreement was made regarding the audio rights of the song and that compensation was paid. The full agreement was not made public, with the label citing private information and confidential clauses.

Additionally, Saga Music shared an old live session video of Sidhu Moosewala, in which the singer can be heard saying, "My song Phantom is coming on Saga Music."

Previous Dispute Over 'Jaandi Vaar' This is not the first time a dispute has arisen over the posthumous release of Sidhu Moosewala’s songs. In 2022, music composers Salim-Sulaiman announced the release of 'Jaandi Vaar', a track featuring Sidhu and singer Afsana Khan.

The Moosewala family objected to this release and filed a petition in court. Consequently, in November 2022, a Mansa court stayed the release of the song. Following Sidhu's death in June 2022, his family had appealed to all music companies and producers not to release any of his recorded or unfinished songs without their consent, requesting that all recordings be handed over to his father, Balkaur Singh.

The Legacy of Sidhu Moosewala Born Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu on June 11, 1993, in Moosa village of Punjab's Mansa district, Sidhu Moosewala achieved global fame with massive hits like 'So High', '295', 'The Last Ride', and 'Legend'. He was shot dead in Mansa on May 29, 2022, at the age of 28. Even after his death, several of his tracks, including 'SYL', 'Mera Na', 'Drippy', and '410', have been released posthumously.