Deep Sidhu is an Indian lawyer, social activist and actor, who works in Punjabi films. On 15 February 2022, he died in a car accident on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway that bypasses Delhi.
Wiki/Biography
Deep Sidhu was born on Monday, 2 April 1984 (age 37 years; at death) in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Aries. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 6′
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Sardar Surjit Singh, was a lawyer. His mother died when he was only 4 years old. He has a brother named Mandeep Singh.
Relationships/Affairs
He is in a relationship with US-based Punjabi actress Reena Rai.
Reena Rai with Deep Sidhu
Career
As a lawyer
After graduating in law, he started practicing as a legal advisor to the ‘Sahara India Pariwar.’ He was later associated with ‘Hammonds,’ a British law firm that has managed the legal affairs of various media outlets such as Disney and Sony Pictures. Deep Sidhu later served as the legal head of the Indian film production house ‘Balaji Telefilms.’ Reportedly, Indian producer and co-founder of Balaji Telefilms Ekta Kapoor once offered Deep to act in one of her TV serials, but he declined the offer. Deep has worked with various Indian lawyers such as Ram Jethmalani, Harish Salve, Rohinton Fali Nariman, Mukul Rohatgi, and Arun Jaitley. Later, Sidhu started a law firm called ‘Lex Legal’ and some of his clients were Sanjay Leela Bhansali Films, Balaji Telefilms, Vijayta Films, Red Chillies, PVR Pictures and Sony Pictures.
As a Model and Actress
She has worked as a model and walked the ramp for many famous Indian fashion designers such as Hemant Trivedi and Rohit Gandhi. In 2015, he made his debut with the Punjabi film ‘Ramta Jogi’ in which he played the role of Jogi. The film is produced under the film production banner Vijayta Films owned by Indian actors Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Bobby Deol. Some of his other Punjabi films are ‘Jora 10 Numbaria’ (2017), ‘Saade Aale’ (2018; the first Punjabi film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival).
Deep Sidhu in Jora 10 Numbers
His last film as an actor was ‘Jora: The Second Chapter’ (2020).
Jora – The Second Chapter movie poster
As a Social Activist
He was actively involved in the farmers’ protest initiated against the bill passed by the Indian government in 2020. To support the farmers’ protest, several farmers organized various rallies in which Deep was also involved. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued a summons to Deep on 17 January 2021 for his involvement in a case filed against the illegal group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). While talking to reporters, Sidhu said,
This (NIA suit) should not be surprising. The government did everything it could to threaten the protesters. I am not affected by this notice. I have never had any connection with SFJ. There is no reason I need to be in contact with them. I don’t know who they are. Such a notice is part of our fight for farmers.”
Controversy
During the period of farmers’ protest, tractor rallies were organized by farmers in Punjab. Deep Sidhu is considered to be a key person involved in the tractor rally organized on January 26, 2021 which went out of control. In the protest, the farmers marched towards the Red Fort and waved their flags. While talking about the entire incident, Bharat Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said,
Deep Sidhu is not a Sikh, he is a BJP worker. This is a peasant movement and will remain so. Some people need to leave this place immediately – those who break barriers will not be part of the movement.”
Various farmers’ unions blamed him for the untoward incident during the protest. Later, Deep Sidhu posted live on his Facebook account and said,
I am not responsible for the Red Fort march by protesters and flag waving. The situation that happened in that scene was done in the heat of the moment.”
Delhi Police announced a reward of Rs. 1 lakh on February 3, 2021 for providing information that would help in the arrest of Deep Sidhu, Gurjot Singh and Gurjant Singh (involved in farmers’ protests). He was arrested on February 9, 2021, by Delhi Police Special Cell SWR Network from Punjab’s Zirakpur area for his involvement in the incident that took place in the protest.
Award
- Won the ‘Kingfisher Model Hunt in 2014
- Win Grasim Mr. Personality & Grasim Mr. Talented in 2014
Death
He died in a major car accident on February 15, 2022 that took place on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway that bypasses Delhi. She was accompanied by her fiancé in the car. However, he survived and suffered minor injuries.
Facts/Trivia
- While she was in college, she participated in various modeling competitions.
- In 2021, after she got news about her involvement in farmers’ protests, her picture with Indian actors Sunny Deol, Dharmendra, and Bobby Deol went viral on the internet. Later, Sunny Deol tweeted,
Sunny Deol’s tweet about Deep Sidhu
Deep Sidhu’s picture with Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol went viral on the internet
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