CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday said he would file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against the docuseries ‘Lawrence of Punjab’, based on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.Taking to X, he criticised the series, stating that a gangster cannot be the identity of Punjab. “I lost my friend Sidhu Moose Wala to Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. His death was a loss for each and every Punjabi, for millions of his fans around the world. And today they wants to give that same gangster a docuseries called “Lawrence of Punjab”? Not just Sidhu. Hundreds of Punjabis have lost their lives to this network of crime. Countless families are still grieving. Still bleeding. This TV Series is not content. This is a slap on every one of us. Bhagat Singh is Punjab’s identity. Our soldiers are Punjab’s identity. Our farmers are Punjab’s identity. NOT a gangster. NEVER a gangster! I am filing a PIL. This series must be banned. Enough is enough,” he wrote.Meanwhile, the makers have announced the release date of the docuseries ‘Lawrence of Punjab’, which traces the evolution of Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal identity through the lens of culture, systems and visibility.The trailer of the upcoming original docuseries Lawrence of Punjab has been unveiled, offering a bold and gripping glimpse into a story rooted in culture that explores how criminal identities are shaped. Produced by Riverland Entertainment and directed by Raghav Darr, the series is set to premiere on April 27. According to the press note by the makers, “Lawrence of Punjab traces the journey of a criminal identity through the lens of culture, systems, and visibility. From student politics and music to ideology and media amplification, the series pieces together how aspiration, power, and perception intersect to shape a new-age digital syndicate. With Lawrence Bishnoi as a key case study within this ecosystem, the narrative expands beyond the individual to examine the larger cultural and social context, focusing on consequences.“Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jawaharke village of Mansa district on May 29, 2022.Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, a close aide of gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed responsibility for Moose Wala’s murder in a Facebook post.(With agency inputs)
