Famous rapper and singer Badshah has apologized for his controversial song “Tittiri” that faced widespread backlash. Earlier, he had removed the song and issued a public apology on social media. On Monday, Badshah appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) and submitted a written apology.
The NCW had issued a notice to Badshah, seeking his response regarding the offensive lyrics. During his appearance, Badshah acknowledged that some lyrics of the song were disrespectful and could hurt sentiments. He emphasized that he had no intention of offending anyone but expressed deep regret if his song caused any harm.
Badshah also promised to exercise more caution in his future songs and content to avoid such mistakes. As part of a social initiative, he pledged to sponsor the education of 50 underprivileged girls and work towards women empowerment. His lawyer, Akshay Dahia, confirmed that a formal apology letter was submitted to the commission.
The NCW stated that using derogatory language against women in the name of entertainment is unacceptable. The commission urged artists to exercise their freedom of expression responsibly to prevent negative societal impact.
