Badshah Tateeree Song Controversy: Haryana Women’s Panel Issues Summons

Indian rapper and music producer Badshah has been summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women after complaints were filed alleging that lyrics in his newly released Haryanvi song Tateeree contain indecent and objectionable content.

The commission has scheduled a hearing for 13 March 2026 in Panipat, northern India, after taking suo motu notice of the issue, citing concerns about the potential impact of the song’s language on women and younger audiences.

Proceedings initiated after complaints

The Haryana State Commission for Women confirmed that it began formal proceedings following several complaints about the song’s lyrics and visuals.

Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia said the panel had received concerns from members of the public who believed the track contained language that objectifies women and could influence minors negatively.

The official summons identifies the performer, whose real name is Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, as the primary respondent in the case. Local police authorities in Panipat have been asked to ensure the presence of the relevant individuals at the hearing.

According to the commission’s notice, the hearing will take place at 11:30 local time in the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Panipat, with Ms Bhatia presiding.

Complaints from activists

The matter was raised through complaints submitted by Savita Arya, president of the organisation Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti, and Shiv Kumar, director of the Shiv Aarti India Foundation.

Both complainants argue that the lyrics in Tateeree contain sexualised expressions and vocabulary that they consider inappropriate.

They have urged authorities to investigate the song and hold those responsible accountable for content they say crosses social and moral boundaries.

Police case registered

Separately, police in the city of Panchkula have registered a case in connection with the song following another complaint.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Shrishti Gupta confirmed that a First Information Report, a formal document used by Indian police to begin criminal investigations, had been filed at the Cyber Crime police station in Sector 20.

The complaint was reportedly submitted by social activist Abhay Chaudhary, who alleged that both the lyrics and visuals of the track send an inappropriate message.

Authorities say the song was published on the singer’s official YouTube channel and circulated widely across social media platforms shortly after its release.

Questions about content regulation

The controversy has also prompted questions about how the song was released without regulatory objections.

Renu Bhatia, who previously served for three years as a member of India’s Central Board of Film Certification, raised concerns about the oversight process for media content.

“It is important to understand how such lyrics pass regulatory scrutiny, especially when they affect public morality and cultural sensitivity,” she said in comments reported by the Indian news agency ANI.

The commission has indicated that it will examine the issue during the upcoming hearing.

About the song Tateeree

Tateeree is a Haryanvi-language hip-hop track released on 1 March 2026. The song is performed by Badshah together with vocalist Simran Jaglan.

Badshah wrote the lyrics, while the music was composed and produced by Hiten. The track combines elements of contemporary rap with regional musical influences from the Indian state of Haryana.

The official music video was directed by Mahi Sandhu and Joban Sandhu and released online earlier this month.

Badshah, one of India’s most commercially successful rap artists, is known for blending Punjabi, Hindi and regional musical styles with hip-hop and electronic beats.

Context: debates over lyrics and popular culture

Controversies surrounding song lyrics and music videos are not uncommon in India’s entertainment industry, where artists sometimes face criticism from activists, political groups or cultural organisations.

Debates often focus on whether certain forms of popular entertainment portray women in a disrespectful manner or conflict with social values.

Authorities and cultural groups periodically call for stronger oversight of content distributed through digital platforms, particularly when it is easily accessible to younger audiences.

The Haryana State Commission for Women, a statutory body tasked with addressing issues affecting women in the state, has previously intervened in cases involving media content it considers harmful or discriminatory.

The outcome of the upcoming hearing could determine whether further legal or regulatory action is taken in connection with the song.