SonaMohapatra calls out Badshah for his controversial song ‘Tateeree’

The singer took to Instagram to slam Badshah over his controversial song, which has also received backlash from audiences.

Indian rapper and singer-songwriter Badshah has recently been garnering headlines, but not in a positive light. His latest song ‘Tateeree’ has been at the top of headlines for its controversial content. This led the rapper to receive backlash from a section of listeners. Among them is also singer SonaMohapatra, who criticised Badshah for the song.

SonaMohapatra criticises Badshah for his song Tateeree.

Rapper-singer Badshah has found himself at the centre of controversy with his new song Tateeree, which has drawn backlash from several quarters for its allegedly explicit lyrics and visuals deemed inappropriate by many viewers. As the backlash on social media continues to grow, singer SonaMohapatra didn’t hold back, taking a sharp dig at Badshah, stating that he needs to do better and be more responsible with the content he creates.

More on what SonaMohapatra says on the Tateeree controversy.

On Wednesday, SonaMohapatra took to Instagram to share a strongly worded note criticising Badshah over his controversial song Tateeree. In the long note, she wrote, “Not the first time we’ve seen this template. A man puffing up his chest, flexing masculinity, objectifying women, and projecting himself as some irresistible hero, while women exist merely to drool around him. ‘Tumujhpemartihai, mujhpejaanchidaktihai’ type of flights of rubbish swag … This isn’t creativity. It’s the laziest trope in pop culture.” She added, “And just calling yourself a “son of Haryana” with a sad face doesn’t cut it. Haryana already battles some of the country’s worst gender ratios, violence against women and honour killings. Cultural influence carries responsibility? Artists shape imagination. You can challenge misogyny or profit from it. BADSHAH & this lot, do better.” She ended the note with, “& those of you fashion victim wannabes paying for this shit..grow a brain or a soul ?”

Badshah’s song Tateeree sparked controversy over release. Earlier this month, the Haryana Police said it has registered an FIR and initiated the process to issue a lookout notice against the singer, over allegations that his song Tateeree features girls in school uniforms dancing in a Haryana Roadways bus and making objectionable gestures. The song was released on March 1, 2026, performed by rapper‑singer Badshah alongside vocalist SimranJaglan.