The music scene in India is used to controversy. The recent problem with Badshah’s new Haryanvi song Tateeree is different. The song was released on March 1, 2026. It is a mix of modern hip-hop and regional folk music. It was supposed to be a hit, but it quickly became a legal and social issue. There were police complaints, a summons from the Haryana State Commission for Women, and a lot of debate. Another rapper, Santy Sharma, has come forward to give his perspective on the issue.
The problem with the song is mainly about the lyrics and the music video.
Some people did not like the language and the images in the video. They thought it was not decent and that it objectified women and girls. The video showed girls in school uniforms in a school setting called Badshala. People were upset. Said that this sent a bad message to young people.
Badshah, whose real name is Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, said sorry for the song on Instagram. He said he was proud of his Haryanvi culture and that he did not mean to hurt anyone. He explained that the strong language in the song is part of the hip-hop style. Even though he said sorry and music streaming platforms removed the song, the legal issues are still there.
Santy Sharma is saying that people should understand the context of the song before they judge it. He thinks that people do not know much about the hip-hop industry and how it works. In hip-hop, artists often talk about competing with each other. This can be misunderstood.
Santy Sharma made an important point about how people create songs. Artists often record the audio months before the team shoots the video. A separate production team usually creates the video, and the artist does not control every detail of the process.If there is a problem with a lyric, it can be. That is a better solution than criticizing the artist.
Santy Sharma also said that hip-hop is a genre, and artists often boast about themselves and their skills. This is not meant to hurt anyone. Rather, to show that they are good at what they do. Without understanding this context, people might think that the song is insulting or offensive.
The issue with Tateeree shows that regional music is facing a challenge in the digital age.
As Haryanvi, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri music become more popular, they have to balance values with the modern style of hip-hop. Badshah has tried to promote Haryanvi culture. This incident shows that artists have to be careful about what they create.
The conversation started by Santy Sharma is important. We need to find a way to hold artists responsible for their work without limiting their creativity. If we do not understand the story behind a song we might judge it unfairly. The Indian music industry needs to find a ground where artists can express themselves without fear of legal problems.
For now, Tateeree is a reminder that context is important in music. Badshah is still dealing with the fallout, and the music industry is learning a lesson. The issue is not about the song but about how we understand and appreciate music. Read More
