Sarke Chunar to Tateeree, 11 songs with controversial lyrics

Updated On: 17 March, 2026 05:52 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

In the recent past, several songs in India have faced backlash for their lyrics. Here we take a look at some of the songs that were in the news for controversial lyrics

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In the recent past, several songs in India have faced backlash for their lyrics. Here we take a look at some of the songs that were in the news for controversial lyrics

<p><strong>Naa Ready (2023):</strong> From the Tamil film Leo, this song faced legal complaints for allegedly glorifying drug consumption and smoking. The makers eventually added a disclaimer to the song's video to comply with regulations</p>

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Naa Ready (2023): From the Tamil film Leo, this song faced legal complaints for allegedly glorifying drug consumption and smoking. The makers eventually added a disclaimer to the song's video to comply with regulations

<p><strong>Millionaire (2024)</strong>: From his album Glory, Yo Yo Honey Singh was summoned by the Punjab State Women's Commission in 2025 for lyrics deemed derogatory towards women. This follows a long history of similar legal issues for the rapper</p>

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Millionaire (2024): From his album Glory, Yo Yo Honey Singh was summoned by the Punjab State Women's Commission in 2025 for lyrics deemed derogatory towards women. This follows a long history of similar legal issues for the rapper

<p><strong>Besharam Rang (2023):</strong> While primarily a controversy over the colour of the costumes (saffron), the song from Pathaan faced criticism from various groups for being provocative and allegedly insulting cultural sentiments</p>

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Besharam Rang (2023): While primarily a controversy over the colour of the costumes (saffron), the song from Pathaan faced criticism from various groups for being provocative and allegedly insulting cultural sentiments

<p><strong>Ole Ole (2025):</strong> A single from the Telugu film Mass Jathara faced severe criticism upon release for its offensive language, though the filmmakers claimed the backlash was due to a "misunderstanding" of the context</p>

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Ole Ole (2025): A single from the Telugu film Mass Jathara faced severe criticism upon release for its offensive language, though the filmmakers claimed the backlash was due to a "misunderstanding" of the context

<p><strong>Dammunte Pattukora (2024)</strong>: From the Telugu film Pushpa 2: The Rule, this song featured Allu Arjun's character challenging a police officer with the line "If you've got the guts, catch me, Shekhawat!" The song was pulled from YouTube by T-Series because its release coincided with the actor's real-life legal troubles following a tragic stampede, making the defiant lyrics appear insensitive to law enforcement</p>

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Dammunte Pattukora (2024): From the Telugu film Pushpa 2: The Rule, this song featured Allu Arjun's character challenging a police officer with the line "If you've got the guts, catch me, Shekhawat!" The song was pulled from YouTube by T-Series because its release coincided with the actor's real-life legal troubles following a tragic stampede, making the defiant lyrics appear insensitive to law enforcement

<p><strong>Aaja Nachle (2007): </strong>The title track of this Madhuri Dixit film originally contained a line referring to the Luv-Kush community in a way that was deemed casteist. The lyrics were subsequently removed and altered after protests</p>

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Aaja Nachle (2007): The title track of this Madhuri Dixit film originally contained a line referring to the Luv-Kush community in a way that was deemed casteist. The lyrics were subsequently removed and altered after protests

<p><strong>Bhaag DK Bose (2011)</strong>: From the film Delhi Belly, this song was highly controversial because the repetitive chorus, when sung quickly, sounds like a vulgar Hindi expletive</p>

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Bhaag DK Bose (2011): From the film Delhi Belly, this song was highly controversial because the repetitive chorus, when sung quickly, sounds like a vulgar Hindi expletive

<p><strong>Tateeree (2026):</strong> Rapper Badshah faced legal action and was summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women for indecent and misogynistic lyrics in this Haryanvi track. He later issued a public apology for the content</p>

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Tateeree (2026): Rapper Badshah faced legal action and was summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women for indecent and misogynistic lyrics in this Haryanvi track. He later issued a public apology for the content

<p><strong>Makhna (2019)</strong>: Yo Yo Honey Singh faced a police inquiry and legal action initiated by the Punjab State Women's Commission for using objectionable words against women in this song</p>

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Makhna (2019): Yo Yo Honey Singh faced a police inquiry and legal action initiated by the Punjab State Women's Commission for using objectionable words against women in this song

<p><strong>MF Gabru (2025):</strong> Punjabi singer Karan Aujla was also summoned by the Punjab State Women's Commission for offensive language and derogatory content in this track</p>

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MF Gabru (2025): Punjabi singer Karan Aujla was also summoned by the Punjab State Women's Commission for offensive language and derogatory content in this track

<p><strong>Sarke Chunar (2026):</strong> This recent track featuring Nora Fatehi was removed from YouTube following a notice from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and intense public backlash over its vulgar and highly sexualized lyrics</p>

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Sarke Chunar (2026): This recent track featuring Nora Fatehi was removed from YouTube following a notice from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and intense public backlash over its vulgar and highly sexualized lyrics

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