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Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Honey Singh, Karan Aujla face trouble over ‘objectionable' lyrics in songs ‘Millionaire' and ‘MF Gabru'
Singers Karan Aujla, Punjabi singer known for his iconic hit 'Tauba Tauba' song, and Honey Singh have landed into controversy after their latest songs 'Millionaire' and 'MF Gabru' sparked outrage over the alleged use of objectionable language against women. The Punjab State Women's Commission has issued a suo motu notice to the singer, stating that the lyrics are disrespectful and promote misogyny. The commission has also directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, to conduct an inquiry on the matter and submit a report. 'Everyone has listened to the song and objected, but it still gets millions of views. It's not just the Women's Commission's responsibility to notice this; listeners and society also must reject such language… In the songs, the singer neither controls their language nor considers respecting mothers… They do this to make money. But it impacts our children…" Punjab Women Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill told news agency ANI. (This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Panel takes cognisance of ‘bad language' in songs
Chandigarh: The Punjab women's panel on Thursday took a suo motu notice of the 'objectionable language' used by singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh in their latest songs and told police to investigate and take action in the matter. In letters to the Punjab police chief, the panel also asked the singers to be present at the commission's office on August 11. The panel's chairperson, Raj Lali Gill, said it has come to the notice of the commission that 'objectionable language' against women has been used in the songs 'MF Gabru' by Karan Aujla and 'Millionaire' by Yo Yo Honey Singh, which are being played on social media. It asked the director general of police that a senior officer should immediately conduct an investigation or take action as per law in this regard. The investigating officer should be instructed to ensure that the status report regarding the action taken and the singers concerned be present at the commission office on August 11, read the letter. It further stated that the commission, in exercise of its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001, may take suo motu cognisance of matters relating to violation of the rights, dignity and safety of women. The commission takes such matters very seriously and is committed to ensuring that the rights, dignity and status of women are protected, the letter stated.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Punjab women panel summons Honey Singh, Karan Aujla over ‘misogynistic' lyrics
Chandigarh: The Punjab State Women's Commission has sought an inquiry into Punjabi singers Honey Singh and Karan Aujla for allegedly using derogatory language against women in their songs. Both singers have been asked to appear before the commission on Aug 11 to explain their side. Taking suo motu notice, the commission has directed the Punjab Police to investigate the lyrics of two songs, "Millionaire" by Honey Singh and "MF Gabru" by Karan Aujla, after finding them objectionable. In two separate letters sent to the director general of police (DGP), the commission's chairperson, Raj Lali Gill, requested that a senior officer from the Punjab Police headquarters' bureau of investigation take action and submit a report. Gill stated there is a growing trend of using derogatory language in new songs. She questioned the use of such vocabulary in songs written in the "mother tongue" Punjabi. Gill suggested that if singers believe this type of language is acceptable internationally, then they should not be creating songs in Punjabi. She further demanded that either the lyrics be changed, or the songs be banned altogether. Gill said that Honey Singh had previously apologised for his song lyrics, adding that singers are seen as "idols" and have a responsibility to create work that positively influences society. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo by Taboola by Taboola Gill said the commission has summoned both singers. If they are not in the country, they need to inform the commission of their return date to present their side of the story, she said. The letters added that the Punjab State Commission for Women, by virtue of the powers vested in it under Section 12 of the "Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001," has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter. The commission can send a notice to any person and take appropriate action. The commission is very sensitive towards crimes and indecency against women, and the commission is concerned about the indecent and violent use of women in Punjab, it said. MSID:: 123164513 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Honey Singh, Karan Aujla in soup over songs ‘Millionaire', ‘MF Gabru'
The Punjab women's panel on Thursday took a suo motu notice of the "objectionable language" used by popular singers Karan Aujla and 'Yo Yo' Honey Singh in their latest songs 'MF Gabru' and 'Millionaire'. The songs 'MF Gabru' by Karan Aujla and 'Millionaire' by Yo Yo Honey Singh are popular on social media and other music platforms among masses.(Instagram) Raj Lali Gill, chairperson of Punjab Women Commission, said that in the songs, 'the singer neither controls their language nor considers respecting mothers.' The songs 'MF Gabru' by Karan Aujla and 'Millionaire' by Yo Yo Honey Singh are popular on social media and other music platforms among masses. What is the controversy Punjab Women Commission chairperson Raj Lali Gill said it has come to the notice of the commission that "objectionable language" against women has been used in the songs. 'Everyone has listened to the song and objected, but it still gets millions of views. It's not just the Women's Commission's responsibility to notice this; listeners and society also must reject such language... In the songs, the singer neither controls their language nor considers respecting mothers... They do this to make money,' news agency ANI quoted Gill as saying. But it impacts our children, Gill said, adding that singers should understand their responsibility. "They have crossed the limit in every way... I have just sent a complaint to BOI and DGP [director general of police] to summon them. Neither of them is in the country at the moment, but we should still contact them and seek an explanation. He should be summoned to appear here. After that, we will decide on the next step to take," she added. In letters to the Punjab police chief, the Punjab women's panel also asked the singers to be present at the commission's office on August 11. It asked the director general of police that a senior officer should immediately conduct an investigation or take action as per law in this regard. 'The investigating officer should be instructed to ensure that the status report regarding the action taken and the singers concerned be present at the commission office on August 11,' PTI news agency quoted lines from the letter. It further stated that the commission, in exercise of its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Commission for Women Act, 2001, may take suo motu cognisance of matters relating to violation of the rights, dignity and safety of women.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Karan Aujla's 'MF Gabhru' and Honey Singh's 'Millionaire' land them in trouble over 'objectionable' lyrics
The Punjab State Commission for Women is concerned about offensive lyrics in songs by Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh. The commission has asked the police to investigate. They are focusing on Aujla's 'MF Gabru' and Honey Singh's 'Millionaire'. The commission has summoned both singers to appear on August 11. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Police told to act Singers asked to appear on August 11 Panel's statement Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Punjab State Commission for Women has taken serious note of the use of 'objectionable language' against women in recent songs by singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh On Thursday, the panel said it had taken suo motu notice after spotting offensive lyrics in Aujla's song ' MF Gabru ' and Honey Singh's track ' Millionaire '. Both songs have been circulating widely on social commission has written to the Punjab Director General of Police, asking that a senior officer immediately investigate the matter and take necessary action as per the law. It also requested a status report on the action addition to the investigation, the panel has summoned both singers to appear before the commission on 11 August at its Lali Gill, Chairperson of the Commission, said the panel has powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Commission for Women Act , 2001, and can take independent action on any issue involving the rights, dignity or safety of women.'The commission takes such matters very seriously and is committed to protecting women's rights and dignity,' Gill said in the official from PTI
