Rapper and music producer Badshah (whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia) has been booked by Panchkula police over alleged objectionable content in his recently released Haryanvi song “Tateeree“. The song, which was released on March 1, has sparked controversy for its lyrics and visuals, particularly a school-themed video sequence that many found offensive.
Panchkula DCP Srishti Gupta confirmed that Badshah has been booked under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for obscene acts and songs, along with Sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act.
Badshah Faces Legal Action For Distasteful Lyrics And Obscene Visuals In ‘Tateeree’
The complaint, filed by Chaudhary, states that the video shows girls in school uniforms in what he described as inappropriate scenes. The video also refers to the school as “Badshala,” a distorted form of the word Pathshala (school), which Chaudhary said portrays an educational setting in a derogatory manner.
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He further alleged that using these visuals alongside the song’s lyrics sends a wrong message to society and is disrespectful towards women. The complainant demanded that the content be removed from social media platforms and that strict legal action be taken to prevent its circulation.
Police have said that the video and related content will be examined as part of the investigation, which is being handled by Sub-Inspector Desraj from the Cyber Crime Police Station, Sector 20, Panchkula.
Badshah’s Previous Song Controversies
This is not the first time Badshah has faced legal or public backlash over his music. In 2020, his song “Genda Phool” was accused of plagiarism for using lyrics from the Bengali folk song “Boro Loker Beti Lo” without crediting the original creator, Ratan Kahar. Following social media outrage, Badshah provided Kahar Rs 5 lakh in financial assistance as a gesture of respect.
Later in 2020, he was also investigated for allegedly buying fake YouTube views for his song “Paagal“. Mumbai Police claimed he paid roughly Rs 72–75 lakh to purchase 7.2 crore fake views in an attempt to set a world record. Badshah denied the allegations, saying he was cooperating as a witness rather than a suspect.
More recently, Badshah faced disputes over the song “Baawla” and a long-standing rivalry with Yo Yo Honey Singh regarding song credits, including hits like “Brown Rang” and “Angrezi Beat“. These disputes continued until mid-2024, when the feud was reportedly settled publicly. The investigation into “Tateeree” is ongoing. Officials will examine the video and lyrics to determine if they violate Indian laws. Meanwhile, the controversy has reignited debates on artistic freedom versus societal responsibility in music videos, placing Badshah once again in the spotlight.
