US EditionBadshah Faces Notice From Haryana State Commission for Women over Tateeree
The Haryana State Commission for Women is investigating allegations that Badshah’s song 'Tateeree' contains indecent lyrics and objectifies women and minors, with a hearing set for March 13.
- On March 6, 2026 the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a formal summons naming Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, known as Badshah, and took suo motu cognisance over objections to the song Tateeree.
- Two organisations led by Savita Arya and Shiv Kumar filed complaints alleging indecent vocabulary and objectification in lyrics released around March 1, 2026.
- The music video shows girls in school uniforms dancing with Badshah and vocalist Simran Jaglan, while critics highlight lyrics asserting dominance; the song has almost five million views since release.
- The Haryana State Commission for Women has initiated proceedings to examine the allegations, instructing authorities to ensure attendance at the March 13 hearing, with Renu Bhatia presiding.
- HSCW chair Renu Bhatia questioned how the track passed scrutiny as it remains on YouTube with over 258 million views, echoing past backlash against Guru Randhawa.
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Rapper Badshah’s latest song Tateeree, has found itself in controversy almost immediately after its release. The song, released on March 1, has already managed to garner almost five million views. While the song is enjoying the popularity it deserves, it has also landed in trouble with several people accusing the rapper of using objectionable lyrics in the song. What Badshah meant to say in an indirect way, boasting of his success, has landed h…
Badshah summoned by Haryana Women’s Commission over lyrics of ‘Tateeree’ - The Tribune
A fresh controversy has erupted around rapper-singer Badshah after the Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) issued a formal summons over alleged objectionable lyrics in his recently released Haryanvi song “Tateeree”.
Badshah Tateeree Controversy: Haryana Women Commission Issues Summons
The Haryana State Commission for Women has summoned rapper Badshah over alleged objectionable lyrics in his Haryanvi song Tateeree. The commission said the track may contain indecent references affecting women and minors and has scheduled a hearing in Panipat.
Badshah faces notice from Haryana State Commission for Women over Tateeree
Badshah has been summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women over allegedly objectionable lyrics and visuals in his song Tateeree, sparking debate about artistic freedom, cultural sensitivity, and responsibility in popular music
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