Bollywood rapper Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, has been summoned by the Haryana State Women Commission over a controversy related to his rendition of the Haryanvi folk song “Tatiri”. The commission has asked the rapper to appear on March 13 following complaints alleging objectionable visuals and language involving minor girls in the song.
According to the complaints, the music video depicts Haryanvi girls in school uniforms dancing on top of a bus, throwing their school bags, and includes the use of abusive language directed at them. Complainants have alleged that the scenes portray inappropriate behaviour involving children and could convey a negative message in society.
The folk song “Tatiri” was previously sung by the daughter of a Haryanvi singer, in which girls perform dance sequences in traditional Haryanvi attire. Badshah later presented the song in a rap format. The music video was filmed in Jind district. The track also includes the voice of Kaithal-based boxer Simran Jaglan.
Following its release, the song has recorded more than two million views on YouTube. However, the lyrics and filming have drawn criticism soon after publication. Naveen Jaihind, chief of Jaihind Sena, objected to the song on social media and demanded that it be banned.
Separate complaints were submitted to the Haryana State Women Commission by Savita Arya, president of the Panipat-based Nari Tu Narayani organisation, and Shiv Kumar, head of the Shiv Aarti Foundation. In addition, Rohtak-based advocate Rajnarayan Panghal filed a complaint with the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
The complaint also raised objections to a rap line attributed to Badshah in the song: “Aaya Badshah doli chadhane, in sabki ghodi banane,” describing it as objectionable.
Complainants stated that the video shows young girls in government school uniforms throwing school bags and appearing to avoid studies. They argued that such portrayals could normalise inappropriate behaviour among children and diminish the importance of education.
The Haryana State Women Commission said such visuals and language could spread a negative message in society and may be harmful for children and adolescents.
The commission has issued the summons through a letter to the Superintendent of Police in Panipat. Complainants Savita Arya and Shiv Kumar have also been asked to appear. Badshah has been directed to appear before the commission as a respondent on March 13. The hearing will be conducted at the conference hall of the District Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Panipat and will be presided over by commission chairperson Renu Bhatia.
