Popular Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu faced a startling incident during his live performance in Sydney as part of his Australian tour.
A fan allegedly stormed the stage and attempted to choke the singer after an offensive gesture by Sandhu reportedly provoked the attack.
It is further reported that the scuffle escalated as Sandhu responded to being called “Jaali” by showing a middle finger.
According to witnesses, when Sandhu raised his middle finger towards the crowd, an act the fan found socially unacceptable.
Enraged, the individual rushed to the stage, sparking a brief but intense scuffle. Security personnel and police intervened promptly, removing the attacker and placing him under arrest.
Videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media, eliciting mixed reactions. Some viewers condemned the fan’s actions, while others criticised Sandhu for the alleged gesture.
Hailing from Jalandhar in Punjab and now based in the UK, 40-year-old Sandhu is renowned for his global appeal and hit songs.
His journey from a construction worker in Birmingham to a celebrated Punjabi singer is remarkable. He pursued his passion for music, debuting in 2010 with the song Main Ni Peenda and later ventured into acting with Romeo Ranjha (2014).
Sandhu has released numerous hit tracks, including Illegal Weapon, Yeah Baby, Banda Ban Ja, and Excuses, and runs his record label, Fresh Media Records.
His song Yeah Baby was reimagined as Hauli Hauli for the Bollywood film De De Pyaar De (2019). Illegal Weapon was among the top YouTube music videos in India, as reported by Business Today.
Sandhu has received multiple nominations at the PTC Punjabi Music Awards, solidifying his status as a leading figure in Punjabi music.
The singer, who has a massive following of over 5.1 million on Instagram, has yet to issue an official statement addressing the altercation.
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