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Badshah is being ‘targeted’, says Nikhita Gandhi amid Tateeree song row: ‘Many people have done inappropriate things’

Badshah is being ‘targeted’, says Nikhita Gandhi amid Tateeree song row: ‘Many people have done inappropriate things’

Rapper Badshah recently found himself embroiled in controversy after his Haryanvi song Tateeree sparked backlash. The track drew criticism over allegations that it featured girls in school uniforms dancing inside a Haryana Roadways bus and making objectionable gestures. Now, singer Nikhita Gandhi, who has collaborated with him on songs like Jugnu and I Sajna, has reacted to the controversy, saying she believes the artist has been unfairly targeted. Nikhita Gandhi reacts to Badshah’s Tateeree song controversy. Nikhita Gandhi reacts to Badshah’s Tateeree controversy In a conversation with Variety India, Nikhita addressed the row and said, “I really don’t have a strong opinion. We have done some great work together, and I feel really bad for him, to be honest, that he’s going through this, because I think it has been misconstrued to a large extent. I don’t think the things he’s being blamed for are, in actuality, as accused. There are a lot of people who have done cringeworthy and even inappropriate things, and many of them have not been held accountable.” She added, “So …

Badshah announces Tateeree Phir Se sans `offensive` parts amid backlash

Badshah announces Tateeree Phir Se sans `offensive` parts amid backlash

After the controversy that blew up after Badshah released his Haryanvi song Tateeree, the rapper and singer has now teased the new version of his track, naming it Tateeree Phir Se. Since Tateeree faced massive backlash for its objectionable content, the rapper has now assured that they have made the necessary changes in the latest version. Badshah announces Tateeree Phir Se In his latest social media post, Badshah penned a note saying that he respects the reactions of the audience and is also aware of his responsibility towards society as an artist. In his post, in Hindi, he wrote, “To the people of Haryana and all my friends connected across the world, In the past few weeks, regarding my song `Tateeree`, we have listened to the concerns of government officials, the women`s commission, social workers, and many others who care about our culture. Based on their feedback, we have made the necessary changes, and whatever part was considered objectionable has been removed. I respect the reactions and the sentiments behind them. As an artist, along …

Tateeree Phir Se: Badshah announces new version after backlash, says he has removed objectionable parts from song

Tateeree Phir Se: Badshah announces new version after backlash, says he has removed objectionable parts from song

Rapper-singer Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, sparked controversy over the release of his new song, Tateeree. As the backlash intensified, the singer issued an apology and shared that the song has been taken down from all platforms. On April 10, Badshah took to his Instagram account to announce that he will release a new version of the song in a few days, which will not contain any of the objectionable content. (Also read: ‘Court shocked to its core’: Delhi HC orders Honey Singh, Badshah to take down Volume 1 song) Rapper Badshah ran into trouble over objectionable lyrics and visuals in his song Tateeree. (Getty Images via AFP) What Badshah wrote about Tateeree Phir Se Taking to his Instagram account, Badshah released a note in Hindi. It began, “To the people of Haryana and to everyone around the world, over the past few weeks, we have listened to concerns raised by government officials, the women’s commission, social workers and others regarding our song Tateeree. Based on that, we have made necessary changes …

Tateeree row: NCW grills Badshah for an hour over objectionable song content

Tateeree row: NCW grills Badshah for an hour over objectionable song content

Rapper Badshah appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi in connection with the ongoing controversy surrounding his song Tateeree. The singer was reportedly questioned for over an hour as the panel examined complaints about the song’s lyrics and visuals. The controversy erupted soon after the release of Tateeree, with several groups alleging that the track contained objectionable and disrespectful content towards women. The issue quickly escalated, prompting intervention from authorities and women’s rights bodies. National Commission for Women took cognisance of the matter and issued summons to the rapper. Badshah quizzed for an hour by NCW During his appearance, Badshah was grilled by the commission regarding the intent behind the song and the nature of its content. Sources suggest that officials sought detailed explanations about the lyrics, which have been criticised for being vulgar and inappropriate. The commission has been actively pursuing the case amid growing public outrage. Earlier, the song had already sparked widespread backlash online, with many accusing it of objectifying women and promoting problematic imagery. Complaints also led to …

Badshah apologises to National Commission for Women over Tateeree song, vows to sponsor the education of 50 girls

Badshah apologises to National Commission for Women over Tateeree song, vows to sponsor the education of 50 girls

Rapper-singer Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, sparked controversy over the release of his new song, Tateeree. As the backlash intensified, the singer issued an apology and shared that the song has been taken down from all platforms. In March, the National Commission for Women has now summoned Badshah and the makers of the Haryanvi track Tateeree over obscenity and vulgarity. Badshah has pledged to work for women’s empowerment. (Photo: Instagram) As per the latest update on news agency PTI, Badshah apologised to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over his song Tateeree and pledged to work for women’s empowerment, including sponsoring the education of 50 girls from economically weaker sections. He appeared before the commission in connection with a suo motu case taken up over the song. Also present at the hearing were directors Joban Sandhu and Mahavir Singh, and producer Hiten. The hearing was chaired by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, who said the lyrics and presentation of the song had hurt the dignity and decency of women. Rahatkar expressed deep concern …

Badshah Apologises to NCW Over ‘Tateeree’ Song, Pledges Support for Girls’ Education

Badshah Apologises to NCW Over ‘Tateeree’ Song, Pledges Support for Girls’ Education

2 min readApr 7, 2026 07:24 PM IST Rapper-singer Badshah on Tuesday apologised to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over his song “Tateeree” and pledged to work for women’s empowerment, including sponsoring the education of 50 girls from economically weaker sections. Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, landed in controversy last month following the release of the song “Tateeree”. He appeared before the commission in connection with a suo motu case taken up over the song. Also present at the hearing were directors Joban Sandhu and Mahavir Singh, and producer Hiten. The hearing was chaired by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, who said the lyrics and presentation of the song had hurt the dignity and decency of women. Also Read – ‘Vulgar, obscene’: Why Honey Singh and Badshah’s ‘Vol 1’ song is facing Delhi HC ire Rahatkar expressed deep concern over the damage caused to the dignity of women and directed those concerned to ensure that such incidents are not repeated in future. All those present submitted unconditional written apologies before the commission …

Badshah says ‘past few weeks tested me’ amid Tateeree controversy, wedding buzz with Isha Rikhi: ‘Ready for next phase’

Badshah says ‘past few weeks tested me’ amid Tateeree controversy, wedding buzz with Isha Rikhi: ‘Ready for next phase’

Rapper Badshah has been in the news recently, first for the controversy around his single Tateeree for indecent represtation women and then for the circulation of alleged wedding photos with Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi. Following these developments, he shared an emotional note after a concert in London, giving fans a glimpse into his reflections during a challenging period. Badshah recently performed at London’s O2 arena. Badshah shares emotional note from after London show After his London concert, Badshah took to Instagram Stories to share his thoughts and express his gratitude. He wrote: “I’ll be honest with you, these past few weeks tested me in ways I wasn’t fully prepared for. There’s a version of this life that looks perfect from the outside, and then there’s the reality of what you actually carry when the cameras are off. I’ve been sitting with a lot. But London reminded me of something I needed to be reminded of. When I walked out on that O2 stage, the energy hit me before the sound did. The faces, the voices, …

Haryana Police takes down 154 YouTube videos, 703 Instagram reels of Badshah’s Tateeree after controversy

Haryana Police takes down 154 YouTube videos, 703 Instagram reels of Badshah’s Tateeree after controversy

Rapper-singer Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, grabbed attention over the release of his new song, Tateeree. The song sparked backlash, as many accused it of containing objectionable lyrics about women and minors. The singer issued an apology and shared that the song has been taken down from all platforms after the backlash intensified. As per the latest update from news agency ANI, the Haryana Police have ramped up efforts against the controversial song Tateeree, taking down hundreds of links across social media platforms. (Also read: National Commission for Women summons Badshah and makers of the song Tateeree over obscenity and vulgarity) Badshah sparked controversy with the release of his new song Tateeree. (Photo: Instagram) Haryana Police removes song links from social media According to officials, a total of 857 links have been removed so far, including 154 videos from YouTube and 703 reels from Instagram. The police stated that the action followed notices sent to social media platforms, instructing them to remove all versions of the song, including re-uploads and short clips. …

Tateeree song row: NCW issues summons to Badshah and team over alleged obscenity

Tateeree song row: NCW issues summons to Badshah and team over alleged obscenity

Singer-rapper Badshah has found himself in the middle of a controversy following the release of his latest Haryanvi song Tateeree, drawing sharp reactions over obscenity and vulgarity. After the Haryana State Commission for Women issued orders to arrest Badshah, the National Commission for Women has summoned the singer. It has also summoned the directors and producer of the song. NCW summons Badshah over song Tateeree The National Commission for Women has summoned singer Badshah and others over alleged obscenity and vulgarity in his Haryanvi track Tateeree. In a statement, the Commission said the content of the song prima facie appears to be objectionable and violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. “The National Commission for Women, in exercise of its powers under the NCW Act, 1990, has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity in the song ‘Tattiri / Tatihari’,” the statement said. The NCW added that it has also summoned directors Mahi Sandhu and Joban Sandhu, …

National Commission for Women summons Badshah and makers of the song Tateeree over obscenity and vulgarity

National Commission for Women summons Badshah and makers of the song Tateeree over obscenity and vulgarity

Rapper-singer Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, sparked controversy over the release of his new song, Tateeree. As the backlash intensified, the singer issued an apology and shared that the song has been taken down from all platforms. As per the latest update from news agency PTI, the National Commission for Women has now summoned Badshah and the makers of the Haryanvi track Tateeree over obscenity and vulgarity. (Also read: Badshah apologises after his Haryanvi track Tateeree sparks controversy, takes down song from all platforms) Rapper Badshah ran into trouble over objectionable lyrics and visuals in his song Tateeree. (Getty Images via AFP) What the NCW said in the statement The Commission said the content of the song prima facie appears to be objectionable and violative of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Information Technology Act and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986. “The National Commission for Women, in exercise of its powers under the NCW Act, 1990, has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports alleging obscenity and vulgarity …