A fresh controversy has erupted around rapper Badshah’s latest Haryanvi track ‘Tattiri’, leading to an FIR being filed at Panchkula’s Sector-20 police station. The complaint, lodged by social activist Abhay Chaudhary, accuses the song’s lyrics and video of insulting women and girls, prompting immediate police action and an ongoing investigation.
The track, released on March 1, features schoolgirls in government school uniforms dancing to Haryanvi beats, discarding their bags filled with books, and includes what critics call vulgar language. Social media has amplified the video’s reach, raising alarms about its potential negative influence on youth and children.
Haryana’s former education minister Geeta Bhukkal has weighed in sharply, expressing dismay based on media reports. ‘Even without listening to it, the depictions of young girls and crude language are unacceptable,’ she stated. Bhukkal emphasized the need to protect daughters’ dignity, aligning with national campaigns like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’.
She praised the Haryana State Women’s Commission’s notice to Badshah, demanding clarification. ‘No compromise on women’s honor, whether from social groups or political parties,’ Bhukkal asserted, calling for a thorough probe into the song’s content.
This isn’t the first backlash; the commission had already summoned the rapper. As the investigation unfolds, the incident highlights growing scrutiny on entertainment content’s impact on societal values, particularly regarding gender sensitivity and youth impressionability.