Badshah Faces Controversy Over Song ‘Tateeree’
Badshah Faces Legal Action Over Controversial Song
Indian rapper Badshah is currently embroiled in controversy following the release of his song ‘Tateeree’, which has prompted the Haryana Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against him. The FIR cites Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, due to the song’s allegedly objectionable lyrics and visuals.
The song features minor girls in school uniforms, which has raised significant concerns among authorities and the public alike. In response to the backlash, Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, issued a public apology, stating, “I belong to Haryana, and I had no intention to speak indecently about any woman or children.” He further expressed regret, saying, “If anyone is hurt, I seek apology. I expect that you will forgive me by considering me the son of Haryana.”
The Haryana State Commission for Women has summoned Badshah to appear on March 13 to discuss the controversy surrounding the song. Additionally, the police are investigating whether proper permissions were obtained for the use of a Haryana Roadways bus featured in the music video. Rahul Jain, a representative of Haryana Roadways, confirmed, “We did not provide any bus for the shooting of the song.”
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Haryana Police have initiated the process of issuing a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Badshah to prevent him from leaving the country. Police raids are also underway to locate and arrest him. The song has already been removed from YouTube, and notices have been issued to take it down from other social media platforms.
Two FIRs have been triggered by the song’s release: one from the cybercrime police and another from Jind Police following a complaint from Haryana Roadways. The video has been criticized for misrepresenting the school environment and containing derogatory expressions towards women and girls. Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda condemned the video, stating, “The depiction of school girls in the song and the manner our culture is shown in it is condemnable.”
Badshah’s apology video, lasting 1.26 minutes, has been shared widely, but the controversy continues to escalate. Observers expect him to comply with the summons and appear before the police as required. The police will continue their investigation into the video and its production.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the extent of the legal repercussions Badshah may face as the situation develops.
