Karan Aujla’s “MF Gabhru” and Honey Singh’s “Millionaire” have both been labelled as ‘misogynistic’ and ‘inappropriate.’ Taking suo motu cognisance, the Punjab State Women’s Commission has summoned Punjabi singers and rappers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh for allegedly promoting misogynistic content and ‘objectification’ of women in their recent songs.
PSWC Chairperson Calls Millionaire, MF Gabhru Song Lyrics S*xist
The Chairperson of the Punjab State Women’s Commission, Raj Lali Gill, spoke to ANI on Thursday. The commission had reviewed complaints and public reactions regarding certain lyrics and visuals in Yo Yo Honey Singh and Karan Aujla’s latest releases. They have written to the state Director General of Police (DGP), urging immediate action.
As per the Chairperson, the lyrics in the latest releases of Aujla and Singh were allegedly found to be derogatory towards women. She stated to ANI, “The songs that have been used in this have neither been controlled by the language nor by thought. When we go on stage, we say to everyone that the biggest role in my life is that of my mother. We respect her a lot. At the same time, you abuse her. So, for whom do you play this double role? To get millions of views? Are you doing this just to earn money? This is having a very big impact on our children. So, I think that the singers should also understand their responsibility. It is not only their responsibility to entertain them.’”
PSWC Chairperson Demands Apology
On further action, the Punjab State Women’s Commission Chairperson said, “The action is that I have sent this to BOI (Bureau of Investigation) and DGP. And they (Karan and Honey) should be summoned. And even if I know that they are not in the country at this time, I still should contact them and get an explanation. They should be summoned to come here. When they give an explanation, apologise, and change the words, then we will see what the next step will be.”
The songs in question are Karan Aujla’s new single, MF Gabhru, from his album P-Pop Culture. Despite its popularity, the track has been criticised as misogynistic and inappropriate. Honey Singh’s Millionaire was released in August 2024 as part of his album Glory. It allegedly contains objectionable language towards women. This album marked his comeback.
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