Sidhu Moosewala’s younger brother, Shubdeep Singh Sidhu, drew a standing ovation after recreating the late Punjabi singer’s signature tapi gesture on the opening night of the Signed to God Hologram World Tour in Toronto.
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The event took place on October 9, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena, where a holographic performance brought Sidhu Moosewala’s music and stage presence to a live audience.
Shubdeep, fondly called Chhota Sidhu, attended the ceremony with his parents Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur.
Videos from the event showed the young boy performing the familiar thigh-slapping gesture associated with his father, prompting applause from the packed venue.
The gesture became a recognizable part of Musewala’s on-stage persona. His younger brother recreating it in a ceremony dedicated to his musical legacy added an emotional moment to the evening.
#JusticeForSidhuMooseWala #SidhuMooseWalaSidhu’s first hologram show is today in Toronto, Canada. In the live show, Chhota Sidhu was singing the song with his hand raised just like the original Sidhu. I’m so emotional😭 making history🔥 https://t.co/UBvBwHPMcN
— Simran Kaur 👉 (@Simrankaur0408) October 10, 2026
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— Biriyani and Charts (@BiriyaniCharts) October 11, 2026
Sidhu Moosewala returns to the stage through holographic technology
The Toronto concert marked the launch of the Signed to God World Tour, which uses 3D holographic projections, original vocals, archival footage and stage effects to recreate Musewala’s performance. The technology also incorporates speech and audience interaction to make the experience more like a live concert.
The inaugural show featured several artists who collaborated with the singer during his lifetime. It also coincided with the release of a new music video for his 2021 track 295, featuring archival footage of Musa Wala with members of his family.
Released in July 2021, the song has received 889 million views and 12 million likes on the singer’s YouTube channel, which has 31.5 million subscribers.
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— BackToLobby (@_backtolobby) October 10, 2026
Seventeen songs have been released since Musawala’s death, with another track expected to follow soon, according to his father.
Sidhu Moosewala’s father spoke about the fight for justice
Addressing a gathering in Toronto, Balkaur Singh spoke about the family’s ongoing fight for justice after their son’s murder.
He said that we need power to get justice, for which I am fighting again.
He also said that despite efforts to silence the singer, his voice continued to resonate with people.
The family and Musawala’s team had been preparing for the tour for a long time. After the Toronto debut, five more shows were planned for the first leg, with performances in Vancouver and Calgary in Canada, followed by performances in New York, Houston and Oakland in the United States through November 6.
The tour aims to bring the singer’s music to multi-city audiences, revisiting recordings and material from his career.
Sidhu Moosewala was killed in 2022 in Punjab
Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead on 29 May 2022 in Jawaharke village near Mansa. He was traveling in his black Thar SUV with two friends when assailants in two vehicles stopped the vehicle and opened fire.