Indian rapper and singer Aditya Prateek Singh, also known as Badshah, has apologized to the National Commission for Women after his song “Tatiri” sparked controversy. The rapper has also promised to support the education of 50 girls who are economically disadvantaged.
The controversy began when Badshah’s 40-year-old song “Tatiri” was released, which had lyrics and visuals deemed to be indecent and objectionable. The song was removed from all platforms after it faced severe criticism. As the controversy intensified, Badshah apologized and stated that the song had been removed from all platforms.
This incident comes after the National Commission for Women had summoned Badshah and the producers of the song “Tatiri” in March for alleged lewd content. The commission had directed the authorities to take action against those responsible for the song.
Badshah had written the lyrics of the song, and the music was composed by Hiten. The production was also handled by Hiten. The song “Tatiri” is a Haryanvi folk song that was released on March 1, 2026, and features singer Samragni Jugalani.
The National Commission for Women, led by its chairperson Vijaya Rethker, held a hearing with the producers of the song, including director Jubin Sengupta, Mahavir Singh, and producer Hiten. The chairperson expressed concern about the impact of the song’s lyrics and visuals on women’s dignity and respect.
The commission directed the authorities to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future. All parties involved apologized and expressed their regret, promising to be more mindful in the future.
The incident highlights the need for greater sensitivity and responsibility in the entertainment industry, particularly in the creation of content that may be perceived as objectionable or indecent.
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