‘Guli Mata’ Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred handed five year sentence in France

Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to five years in prison by a French court for a 2018 rape case, a ruling that has placed the Moroccan singer under renewed international scrutiny. Although the court did not order his immediate detention, the conviction adds to a series of ongoing legal proceedings, including an appeal against a separate six‑year sentence handed down in Paris in 2023.

The cumulative weight of these cases has prompted a reassessment of Lamjarred’s once‑expansive global career, particularly his high‑profile collaborations with Indian artists. His cross‑cultural releases including ‘Guli Mata’ with Shreya Ghoshal, ‘Bezaf’ with Neha Kakkar, and ‘Homa Dol’ with Neeti Mohan, had previously strengthened his presence across South Asian and Middle Eastern music markets.

With further verdicts pending and appeals underway, Lamjarred’s future in the international music industry remains uncertain. His past artistic partnerships, once celebrated for their fusion of styles and audiences, are now being reconsidered in the shadow of his continuing legal battles.