An inquiry has been launched against Punjabi music artistes Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh, for allegedly using derogatory language against women in their songs, by the Punjab State Women’s Commission. Taking suo motu cognizance of the matter, the commission has written to the state Director General of Police (DGP). Both artistes have also been summoned to appear before the commission on August 11.
Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill raised serious concerns over the portrayal of women in the songs in question. In her letter to the DGP, she asserted that lyrics in both tracks violate the dignity of women and propagate a disrespectful image of them in popular culture. Gill has requested the police to investigate the matter and submit a detailed report.
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The controversy began with the recent release of Karan Aujla’s song ‘MF Gabhru’, which has already amassed over 34 million views in under a week. Despite its popularity, the track has sparked backlash for lyrics that are being labelled as misogynistic and inappropriate. At the same time, attention has also turned to an older track by Honey Singh titled ‘Millionaire’, which the commission says also contains objectionable language that disrespects women.
According to the Women’s Commission, both songs promote harmful stereotypes and use explicit language that crosses acceptable boundaries. The body emphasised that music is a powerful cultural force and must not be misused to degrade or demean any section of society, especially women.
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