Vulgar lyrics used to counter competition in rap songs: Rapper Badshah

Badshah, the rapper facing an investigation over the ‘Tateeree’ song, has told the Haryana Police that the alleged vulgar lyrics were meant to take on competition in this field. DGP Ajay Singhal confirmed this today.

A case had been registered at the cyber police station, Sector 20, Panchkula, on March 6 against Badshah under Sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, for objectionable content in the track.

The ‘Tateeree’ video depicts young girls in school uniforms throwing their school bags and running away from their studies. The use of words such as "badshala" misrepresents the school and its educational environment, said the police. Additionally, the song allegedly contains offensive and inappropriate words directed towards women and girls.

The police will now question the production unit head and the song's lyricist. Additionally, notices have been issued to remove the related video from all social media platforms. The Panchkula Police have clarified that if anyone is found spreading objectionable content by creating or sharing reels or videos related to this controversial song, strict action will be taken against them as per the law.

In reply to a question, DGP Ajay Singhal said that several songs by Masoom Sharma had also been removed from online platforms due to objectionable lyrics. “If he is found publicly performing on such songs, we will take action against him,” he added.