Blood On The Dance Floor: Why Punjabi Artists Like AP Dhillon, Kapil Sharma, Ammy Virk, Gippy Grewal, Gulab Sidhu Are Being Attacked
It seems as if it has become almost normal for a Punjabi artist to face an attack every few weeks. In September 2026 alone there were three attacks- on Gulab Sidhu, Ammy Virk and AP Dhillon. In November 2023, shots were fired outside Gippy Grewal's home in West Vancouver, Canada. However, just when everyone thought that it was singers and actors who were being targeted, Kapil Sharma too came in…
Punjabi artists, including AP Dhillon, Kapil Sharma, Ammy Virk, Gippy Grewal, and Gulab Sidhu, have been facing attacks every few weeks, a phenomenon that has become almost normalized. In 2026, there were three attacks on these artists, including Gulab Sidhu, Ammy Virk, and AP Dhillon. In 2023, shots were fired outside Gippy Grewal's home in West Vancouver, Canada.
Kapil Sharma, the comedian, has also been targeted four times, with his restaurant, Kap's Café in Surrey, British Columbia, facing multiple shooting incidents linked to alleged extortion attempts by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. On July 10, 2025, the café experienced its first shooting, followed by multiple gunshots on August 7 and October 16, 2025.
The attacks are primarily attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi, Rohit Godara, and Bambiha gangs. The incident began with the murder of rapper and politician Sidhu Moose Wala in May 2022, allegedly carried out by Lawrence Bishnoi's gang. However, similar attacks had occurred in 2018, with Punjabi singer Parmish Verma being shot in Mohali, and Navjot Singh's body found in Dera Bassi. Grewal had previously received extortion threats via video calls from Dilpreet, who reportedly claimed responsibility for the shooting.
The reasons behind these attacks are manifold. Firstly, the Punjabi music industry generates over ₹700 crores annually, making it a prime target. Secondly, targeting famous artists generates media attention, instilling a fear factor that makes extorting money easier for the gangs. Thirdly, artists who are close to rival factions or perceived as such may face threats.
Lastly, many successful Punjabi artists have homes, businesses, or frequently travel to Canada, where the organized crime network is reportedly strong. Director Navjot Gulati suggests that the gangsters target these artists because they know the power of music and how influential these singers are, wanting to make a statement and stay relevant.
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