HARYANA: A row has erupted around rapper-singer Badshah after the Haryana State Commission for Women issued a summons over allegedly objectionable lyrics in his recently released Haryanvi track, Tateeree.
The commission said it had taken suo motu cognisance of complaints claiming the song contains indecent language and objectifies women and minors. The track, released around March 1, 2026, quickly drew criticism from some groups.
The summons, issued on March 6, names Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, in connection with the complaints. Authorities have been asked to ensure that all concerned parties appear for the scheduled hearing.
According to the notice, the complaint was filed by Savita Arya, president of Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti in Panipat, along with Shiv Kumar, director of the Shiv Aarti India Foundation. The complainants allege that certain words in the song breach standards of decency and cultural sensitivity.
Following the allegations, the commission initiated proceedings to examine the matter.
The hearing has been scheduled for March 13 at 11.30am at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office in Panipat. The proceedings will be presided over by Renu Bhatia, chairperson of the Haryana State Commission for Women.
Bhatia also questioned how the track cleared regulatory scrutiny, noting she previously served as a member of the Central Board of Film Certification. She raised concerns about the approval process for songs carrying controversial lyrics.
For now, the controversy has thrust Tateeree into the spotlight and turned a chart-chasing track into the latest flashpoint in the tug of war between pop swagger, censorship and the portrayal of women in popular music.
