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Matchbox Shots acquires the rights of Jupinderjit Singh’s book ‘Who Killed Moosewala?’ on Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s murder mystery

Punjabi singer, renowned globally, Sidhu Moosewala’s murder news came as a shock to everyone in 2022 which further escalated into a big topic and many questions were being raised on his murder in broad daylight.

Now, Sriram Raghavan mentored Matchbox Shots, the production house renowned for cinematic gems like Andhadhun, Monica O My Darling, and Scoop, has acquired the rights to the gripping book, 'Who Killed Moosewala? The spiralling Story of violence in Punjab authored by crime journalist, Jupinderjit Singh. 

This literary revelation peels off the layers of the enigmatic Punjabi music industry, offering a spine-chilling account of crime, fame, and tragedy in the life of Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, famously known as Sidhu Moosewala and attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious murder of the singer. The book further delves into the ominous influence of drugs and the eruption of violence driven by gangsters growing dominance in Punjab. 

Jupinderjit Singh expressed his excitement and stated, "The moment the book was published, there was a lot of interest from various production houses. I was really impressed with the kind of work Matchbox Shots is producing, and I am thrilled that they have taken the rights to the book to develop it further." 

Sarita Patil of Matchbox Shots further stated, "We have always found the macabre relationship between the music industry and gang wars in Punjab extremely intriguing. With Jupinderjit's book 'Who Killed Moosewala?' we know we have a strong backbone for our story." 

The project is led by Dikssha Jyote Routray of Matchbox Shots and promises to be more than a movie or series and is described as a testament to the complexity of human existence and the forces that shape our world.

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