Another day, another controversy for chart-topper Badshah. Fresh off the success of ‘Genda Phool’ and ‘Velvet Flow’, his new release ‘Tatihri’ has landed him in legal crosshairs. The Haryana State Women’s Commission has slapped a summons on the Punjabi sensation, seeking clarification on lyrics accused of objectifying and insulting young women.
Dropping on March 1, the music video showcases girls in school attire grooving to local Haryana rhythms, but it’s the provocative lines and bag-tossing antics that have ignited fury. Social media erupted immediately, with users decrying the ‘indecent’ language aimed at the state’s daughters. The commission’s directive points to specific phrases that allegedly demean Haryana’s cultural ethos.
Echoing the outrage, the Akhil Bhartiya Saharan Khap penned a stern letter to CM Nayab Singh Saini, labeling the content as toxic for society. They argue it erodes moral values and stains regional pride. Not stopping there, advocate Rajnarayan Panghal from Rohtak has lodged a formal grievance with the central Women and Child Development Ministry.
Badshah’s track record speaks volumes—recall the ‘Genda Phool’ plagiarism row involving unacknowledged Bengali verses. No official word from the artist’s camp yet, but the summons mandates his presence for questioning. This clash highlights the tightrope musicians walk between bold expression and public sentiment.
As debates rage on free speech in pop culture, ‘Tatihri’ serves as a flashpoint. Could this lead to stricter oversight on regional collaborations? Haryana’s women stand firm, demanding respect in every beat and rhyme.