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Sarke Chunar Teri to Tateeree: Songs that landed in controversy for explicit lyrics
From Munni Badnaam Hui to Tateeree, a look at Bollywood and indie songs that sparked controversy for vulgar lyrics, double meanings, and problematic themes.
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“Sarke Chunar Teri” – KD: The Devil
Featured in director Prem’s pan-India film, the song stars Nora Fatehi alongside Sanjay Dutt. The Hindi lyrics by Raqeeb Alam drew criticism for lines like “Pehle uthale, andar wo daale… neeche ek boond na girae,” which were called out for crude double entendre and explicit innuendos.
Featured in director Prem’s pan-India film, the song stars Nora Fatehi alongside Sanjay Dutt. The Hindi lyrics by Raqeeb Alam drew criticism for lines like “Pehle uthale, andar wo daale… neeche ek boond na girae,” which were called out for crude double entendre and explicit innuendos.
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“Tateeree” (2026) – Badshah One of the most talked-about controversies in recent times, the song faced backlash for the line “Aaya Badshah doli chadhaane, in sabki ghodi banaane.” Critics argued that it normalised predatory behaviour and reinforced problematic male dominance, especially as the music video featured girls in school uniforms.
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“Candy Shop” (2023) – Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar
This track received heavy trolling online, with viewers calling out its “vulgar” lyrics and “cringe” choreography. Many found the dance moves forced, while others criticised the suggestive tone of the song.
This track received heavy trolling online, with viewers calling out its “vulgar” lyrics and “cringe” choreography. Many found the dance moves forced, while others criticised the suggestive tone of the song.
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“Azul” (2025) – Guru Randhawa
The song became part of a broader debate around regressive storytelling in music, with critics pointing to its portrayal of women and underlying problematic themes in the lyrics.
The song became part of a broader debate around regressive storytelling in music, with critics pointing to its portrayal of women and underlying problematic themes in the lyrics.
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“Millionaire” (2024) – Yo Yo Honey Singh
From his album Glory, the track landed the rapper in legal trouble once again. The Punjab State Women’s Commission termed the lyrics derogatory towards women, with chairperson Raj Lali Gill calling for an investigation and even seeking a ban, citing cultural concerns.
From his album Glory, the track landed the rapper in legal trouble once again. The Punjab State Women’s Commission termed the lyrics derogatory towards women, with chairperson Raj Lali Gill calling for an investigation and even seeking a ban, citing cultural concerns.
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“Munni Badnaam Hui” – Dabangg
Featuring Malaika Arora, the iconic item song was a massive hit but also faced criticism for objectifying women and promoting regressive imagery through its lyrics.
Featuring Malaika Arora, the iconic item song was a massive hit but also faced criticism for objectifying women and promoting regressive imagery through its lyrics.
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