Indian rapper musician Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly known as Badshah, has been at the center of controversy after his new Haryanvi music video ‘Teteeree’ recently went live. He has been booked over alleged objectionable lyrics and visuals in the new song.
What are the allegations, and what exactly is the controversy around Badshah’s new song? Here’s everything you need to know — all explained in 10 key points.
“I have always tried to take Haryanvi language and culture to take new heights. But if anyone one is hurt, I seek apology. I expect that you will forgive me by considering me the son of Haryana,” Badshah added.
7. What aspects police is probing? Police said it is also looking into whether the makers of the video took proper approval for showing what appears to be a government school premises and a Haryana Roadways bus from the Jind depot. If required approvals were not taken, legal action will be taken, the police said.
8. What’s next for Badshah? Panchkula police has issued a formal notice directing Badshah to appear before the police immediately. Several police teams have also been constituted to ensure the rapper’s arrest and are conducting continuous raids at various possible locations, the Haryana Police said in a statement, reported news wire PTI.
9. Video taken off platforms? Besides the Look Out Circulars, raids at locations by police, notices have been issued to remove the ‘Teteeree’ music video from all social media platforms.
10. Haryana Education Minister condemns video: On Friday, Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said the government has taken cognizance of the music video. The depiction of school girls in the song and the manner our culture is shown in it is condemnable, he said.
The Haryana State Commission for Women has also taken cognizance of the song and issued a summons to the rapper.
(with inputs from agencies)
