'Tateeree': Badshah summoned by Haryana Women's Commission over 'indecent' lyrics
What's the story
The Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) has summoned rapper-singer Badshah over alleged objectionable lyrics in his recently released Haryanvi song Tateeree. The commission took suo motu cognizance of the issue after receiving complaints that the song contains indecent language and violates cultural norms and modesty, reported ANI. The controversy has been brewing since the track dropped on March 1, 2026.
Hearing details
Hearing scheduled on March 13
The HSCW has scheduled a hearing on March 13, 2026, at 11:30am. The hearing will be held at the Conference Hall, DC Office in Panipat, with Renu Bhatia as the presiding officer. An official summons issued on Friday stated that the case concerns complaints against Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia.
Complaint details
Complainants allege lyrics objectify women, minors
The complaints were filed by the president of the Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti, Savita Arya, and by the director of the Shiv Aarti India Foundation, Shiv Kumar. Both complainants claimed that the lyrics of Tateeree include indecent language and portray women and minors in an objectifying manner. The commission has taken note of these allegations and initiated proceedings to examine the matter.
Regulatory concerns
How did the song clear regulatory scrutiny? Bhatia asks
Bhatia also questioned how the song managed to pass regulatory scrutiny. She noted that she had served as a member of the Film Censor Board for three years and expressed surprise over how the track received approval. Meanwhile, the music video has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube in the last five days.