The actor was embroiled in a controversy relating to the Republic Day violence
Deep Sidhu was a lawyer turned actor and activist who is best known for his Punjabi films, Ramta Jogi (2015), Rang Punjab and Saade Aale in 2018. He was also the main accused as the conspirator in the Republic Day violence at the Red Fort during the farmer’s protest. Though he was arrested, the actor was out on bail. Sidhu was traveling to Punjab from Delhi when the accident happened on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway. His SUV rammed into a stationary truck, though the 37 year old was rushed to the hospital, doctors declared him brought dead.
Punjab chief Minister Charanjith Singh Channi tweeted, “Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of renowned actor and social activist, #DeepSidhu. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and fans.” Co stars and fans are deeply saddened by the actor’s demise.
