Shubh faced allegations of supporting the Khalistani cause

His concert in Mumbai was cancelled

Virat Kohli unfollowed Shubh on Instagram

Rapper Shubh has publicly responded to the allegations of supporting the Khalistani cause after a story he posted on Instagram in which the map of India appeared distorted prompted the allegation. His concert in Mumbai was cancelled. Cricketing superstar Virat Kohli unfollowed him on Instagram after the controversy. 

He expressed that his intent behind sharing the  post was not hurt anyone’s sentiment. “My intent in resharing that post on my story was only to pray for Punjab as there were reports of electricity and internet shutdowns throughout the state. There was no other thought behind it” he stated in his clarification. 

He requested people to stop labelling all Punjabis as anti nationals or separatists. “India is my country too. I was born here. It is the land of my Gurus and my ancestors, who didn’t even blink an eye to make sacrifices for the freedom of this land, for its glory, and for the family. And Punjab is my soul, Punjab is in my blood. Whatever I am today, I am because of being a Punjabi. Punjabis do not need to give proof of patriotism. At every turn in history, Punjabis have sacrificed their lives for the freedom of this country,” he mentioned in his clarification. 

He stated that he had been practicing for the event for more than 2 events and the preparations for the concerts were on track. “I was very excited, happy, and ready to perform. But I guess destiny had some other plans,” he expressed in his post.