Badshah Issues Apology After FIR Over ‘Tateeree’ Song, Says Track Will Be Removed From Platforms

Rapper-singer Badshah has found himself at the centre of controversy after the release of his latest track Tateeree. The Haryana Police on Saturday registered an FIR against the singer and began the process to issue a lookout notice, following allegations that the music video shows girls in school uniforms dancing inside a Haryana Roadways bus and making objectionable gestures.

As criticism grew, Badshah issued a public apology on Instagram, stating that he never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments and confirming that the song would be removed from all platforms.

Badshah issues apology after backlash

In a video shared on Instagram, Badshah addressed the controversy and apologised to people who felt offended by the song's visuals and lyrics.

He said, "Mera gaana Tateeree release hua hain aur main dekh raha hoon ki uske ek hisse mein mere lyrics aur uske visual representation ke vajah se jo message gaya hain usse kayi logon ko, khaas kar mere Haryana ke apne logon ko, unke sentiments ko, thesh pohonchi hain. Sabse pehle main ye kehna chahta hoon ki main khud Haryana se hoon. Jo log mujhe jante hain, jante hain ki meri boli, khan-paan, rehen-sehen, meri pehchaan Haryana se hain. Bohot hi proud Haryanvi hoon (My new song has released and I am seeing that the lyrics and the visual representation has caused a lot of people, especially from Haryana, a lot of hurt. Firstly I want to say that I am from Haryana. Those who know me will vouch for the fact that my entire identity rests on it. I am a proud Haryanvi)."

He further clarified that the song was never meant to disrespect women or children.

"Mera kabhi bhi koi aisa iraada nahi tha, koi aisa uddeshya nahi tha ki main Haryana ke kisi bachche, kisi woman, kisi mahila ke baare mein aisi behuudi baat karoon. Main hip hop genre se hoon jaha lyrics aksar competition ko neecha dikhate hain, apne pratitdwandi ke liye hote hain. Ye kabhi bhi kisi aurat ya bachche ke liye kabhi nahi tha. Aur na main kabhi aisi karunga. Maine humesha koshish ki hain ki main Haryana ke culture ko aur uske boli ko jahan apne saath lekar ja sakta hoon, jitni uunchai pe le ja sakta hoon jaun. Lekin agar uss hisse se kisi ko bhi thesh pohochi hein toh main tahey dil se aap sab se shama maangta hoon. Main ummeed karta hoon ki aap mujhe Haryana ka beta samajh kar, apna beta samajh kar mujhe maaf karenge (I never had the intention or the aim to speak of any women or children of Haryana in this manner. I am from the hip hop genre so the lyrics are often added on to show the competition down, for the competitor. This was never meant for the women or the kids. I would never do that. I have always tried to uplift Haryana's culture however I can. But if this has caused hurt to anyone, I would like to express my heartfelt apology. I hope that you will consider me as Haryana's son, your own son and forgive me)."

In the caption accompanying the video, the singer wrote that "The song is being taken off from everywhere."

Complaints and police action

The FIR filed by Haryana Police states that a song and video titled Tateeree was recently released on Badshah's official YouTube channel and quickly went viral. The complainant alleged that the visuals and language used in the track were objectionable.

The Haryana State Commission for Women has also taken cognisance of the issue and has issued a summons to the singer.

The complaints were filed by Savita Arya, president of the Nari Tu Narayani Utthan Samiti in Panipat, and Shiv Kumar, director of the Shiv Aarti India Foundation. Both complainants alleged that the song contains objectionable vocabulary and sexualised references that objectify women and minors.

They have urged authorities to take strict action and hold those responsible accountable for content that allegedly crosses social and moral boundaries.

About the song Tateeree

Tateeree is a Haryanvi hip-hop single that was released on March 1, 2026. The track features rapper-singer Badshah along with vocalist Simran Jaglan.

Badshah wrote the lyrics for the song, while the music was composed and produced by Hiten. The track blends contemporary hip-hop elements with regional musical influences. Its official music video was directed by Mahi Sandhu and Joban Sandhu.