Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa is going through backlash on social media after his newest tune, Wonderful Shyt, was brutally trolled on-line, with many calling out the tune for being a cringe fest and for its misogynistic tone. Amid the criticism, Guru seems to have taken a break from the chatter, as he not too long ago shared a photograph of himself on the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Guru Randhawa takes a break
Guru shared a photograph together with his again to the digicam as he appeared on the Golden Temple whereas sitting close to the holy Amrit Sarovar on Sunday. Although he didn’t handle the backlash immediately, he posted a message in Punjabi speaking about religion, power and persevering with to maneuver forward regardless of troublesome occasions.
He wrote within the caption in Punjabi, which roughly interprets to, “Whom Waheguru blesses, no storm can ever shake. When Baba Nanak holds somebody’s hand, they solely hold transferring ahead.” Guru additionally switched off the feedback part on the publish.
About Wonderful Shyt
The singer launched the music video on Friday. The music video started with a disclaimer stating that each one the individuals within the video are above 18 and that it’s a work of fiction. It additionally got here with a humorous caveat advising viewers to not strive the identical steps at their workplace or they’d be banned by the HR.
The music video is about in an workplace, with Guru enjoying a senior skilled, whereas he’s surrounded by younger expertise as a number of of his feminine colleagues dance and sing round him. The tune and its presentation shortly grew to become a speaking level on-line, with social media customers debating its lyrics, tone and general remedy of the ladies featured within the video.
Web reacts
Instantly after the tune was launched, it drew combined reactions from viewers. A number of customers additionally criticised the tune for what they perceived as its misogynistic tone, whereas others in contrast it unfavourably with Randhawa’s earlier music. A touch upon the tune learn, “Guru randhawa, its completed bro.” One other remark learn, “New brainrot unlocked.” Yet another remark learn, “His songs will not be the identical as they was in 2015.” Yet another remark wrote, “If THIS is his comeback, bro… please return!!😭💀🙌🏻”
This is not the primary time Guru Randhawa’s music has confronted backlash. His earlier tune Azul was additionally criticised for allegedly sexualising schoolgirls.
About Guru Randhawa
Guru Randhawa is a singer, songwriter and music composer identified for his work in Punjabi and Hindi music. He rose to prominence with songs akin to Lahore, Excessive Rated Gabru, Swimsuit and Ishare Tere. His music has additionally featured in a number of Bollywood movies, together with Hindi Medium, Tum Bin II, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and Road Dancer 3D. Randhawa has established himself as some of the common modern Punjabi artists over time.