Mad Sandhu | |
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| Born | Madhusudan Sandhu |
| Died | 3 October 2026 Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | costume designer and make-up artist |
Madhusudan Sandhu, popularly known as Mad Sandhu, was an Indian LGBTQ social media influencer, stylist, costume designer and make-up artist from Punjab, India.[1][2]
Career[edit | edit source]
Sandhu founded Mane Lane Unisex Salon in Amritsar. He also appeared in the Punjabi song Ragda and the Punjabi film Oye Bhole Oye 2.[3] According to media reports, he was also set to appear on the reality television show Bigg Boss.[4]
In 2021, Josh Talks featured Sandhu as a speaker in a Punjabi-language talk in which he discussed makeup and aspects of his personal life.[5]
Death[edit | edit source]
On 3 October 2026, Sandhu was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Amritsar, Punjab.[6] Police were investigating the motive behind the attack.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Sugg, Aaron (2026-10-05). "Gay influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead as police investigate 'planned attack'". Attitude. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Mad Sandhu on Instagram
- Mad Sandhu on IMDb