In a swift move, the Haryana State Women’s Commission has summoned popular singer-rapper Badshah following backlash against his new release ‘Tatihri’. The song, which dropped on March 1, features girls in school attire—reminiscent of Haryana government uniforms—dancing provocatively to local folk tunes, complete with scenes of them discarding heavy school bags laden with books.
Critics are up in arms over lyrics laced with what they call indecent remarks about young women, specifically Haryana’s girls. The notice explicitly references these objectionable terms, calling for Badshah to clarify his intent and the song’s messaging. The commission’s action signals zero tolerance for content that disrespects women.
The controversy gained momentum earlier when the Akhil Bhartiya Saharan Khap wrote to CM Nayab Singh Saini, decrying the song’s crude language as harmful to social fabric and detrimental to Haryana’s revered cultural heritage. Not stopping there, advocate Rajnarayan Panghal from Rohtak lodged a formal grievance with the central Ministry of Women and Child Development.
As of now, Badshah and his camp have maintained radio silence. This episode echoes previous scandals, like the ‘Genda Phool’ row over uncredited Bengali borrowings. With the summons in hand, pressure mounts on the artist. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between modern music trends and traditional values, prompting questions about lyrical boundaries in pop culture. Stay tuned as Badshah responds to the panel.