The upcoming docuseries 'Lawrence of Punjab', scheduled to premiere on April 27 on ZEE5, has ignited significant controversy in Punjab. Political leaders, including Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, have issued legal notices demanding a ban on the series, arguing that it glorifies gangster culture and could negatively influence the youth. Lawrence Bishnoi, the subject of the docuseries, is a notorious gangster currently incarcerated in Gujarat’s Sabarmati Jail, known for his involvement in high-profile crimes, including the murder of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala. Moose Wala's father, Balkaur Singh, has expressed strong opposition to the series, stating that it is unjustifiable to showcase the life of someone linked to the murder of his son while the family awaits justice. The Shiromani Akali Dal has also called for a ban, questioning whether the portrayal of Punjab as a hub for gangsters is part of a larger conspiracy. In defense, Zee5 and Riverland Entertainment describe the docuseries as a sociological study that examines the intersection of student politics and media in shaping criminal identities. However, critics remain concerned that the series may sanitize Bishnoi's image and promote a culture of crime.