Mad Sandhu
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Mad Sandhu | |
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| Born | Madhusudan Sandhu |
| Died | 3 October 2026 Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Madhusudan Sandhu, popularly known as Mad Sandhu, was a LGBTQ social media influencer, stylist, costume designer and make-up artist from Punjab, India.[1][2]
Career
[edit]He founded Mane Lane Unisex Salon in Amritsar and appeared in Punjabi song Ragda and Punjabi film Oye Bhole Oye 2.[3] According to reports, he was set to appear in Bigg Boss.[4]
In 2021, Josh Talks featured him as a presenter discussing makeup and his personal life.[5]
Death
[edit]On 3 October 2026 he was shot dead by two unidentified bikers in Amritsar, Punjab.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Mad Sandhu death: Makeup artist-influencer known for LGBTQ+ advocacy dies after fatal shooting attack". The Economic Times. 2026-10-03. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Who was Mad Sandhu? Punjabi makeup artist and LGBTQ influencer shot dead in Amritsar". Archived from the original on 2026-10-04. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Kaur, Amarjot (2026-10-05). "Mad Sandhu killing: vanishing social media posts and Punjab's queer history". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "LGBTQ influencer murder: Mad Sandhu was set to appear on Bigg Boss". The Times of India. 2026-10-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Sandhu, Madhusudan (9 June 2021). "Make up ਕਿਉਂ ਕਰਦਾ ਕੁੜੀਆਂ ਵਾਂਗੂ ਕਿਉਂ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ 🤨 Madhusudan Sandhu Josh Talks Punjabi". ਜੋਸ਼ Talks.
- ↑ "Punjab social media influencer Mad Sandhu, who voiced LGBTQ and gender issues, shot dead in Amritsar". Hindustan Times. 2026-10-04. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ PTI (2026-10-04). "Punjabi influencer, makeup artist shot dead in Amritsar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "LGBTQ+ influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead: Nihang group had objected to his posts, clothes, old videos". The Times of India. 2026-10-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Bajwa, Harpreet (2026-10-03). "Punjabi influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Waziri, Insha Jalil (2026-10-04). "Outrage and heartbreak follow the daylight murder of influencer Mad Sandhu in Punjab". ThePrint. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Social Media Influencer and make up artist Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar- Moneycontrol.com". Moneycontrol. Archived from the original on 2026-10-03. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Quint, The (2026-10-04). "Punjabi Influencer Mad Sandhu Shot Dead by Bike-Borne Assailants in Amritsar". TheQuint. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ "Social media influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead on Loharka road in Punjabs Amritsar". The Tribune. 2026-10-03. Retrieved 2026-10-05.
- ↑ Sugg, Aaron (2026-10-05). "Gay influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead as police investigate 'planned attack'". Attitude. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
External links
[edit]- Mad Sandhu on Instagram
- Mad Sandhu at IMDb
