Sidhu Moosewala's life to be screened: 'Scoop' makers acquire rights for 'Who Killed Moosewala'

Updated : Nov 01, 2023 21:55
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Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s life will now be screened. Production house Matchbox Shots has bought the rights of the book, 'Who Killed Moosewala?' penned by crime journalist Jupinderjit Singh, Hindustan Times reported. 

Quoting Sarita Patil, co-founder of Matchbox, Hindustan Times shared her statement: “We have always found the macabre relationship between the music industry and gang wars in Punjab extremely intriguing. With Jupinderjit's book Who Killed Moosewala? we know we have a strong backbone for our story."  

Sidhu Moosewala's death case
The Punjab fame was shot dead in May 2022 in Punjab. The book talks about crime, fame, and tragedy in the life of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, aka Sidhu Moosewala. Reportedly, six shooters shot him when he was out in a jeep to Jawaharke village in Mansa, 10 km away from the singer’s native village Moosa. His death case is still being investigated by Punjab police special investigation team (SIT). 

Hindustan Times quoted Jupinderjit Singh saying, "The moment the book was published, there was a lot of interest from various production houses. I was really impressed with the kind of work Matchbox Shots is producing, and I am thrilled that they have taken the rights to the book to develop it further." 

About Matchbox Shots
Matchbox Shots is known for OTT projects such as Andhadhun, Monica O My Darling.  

Sidhu MooseWala

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