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Malaika Arora Faces Online Backlash Over Yo Yo Honey Singh’s ‘Chillgum’ Teaser

Neither performer has issued a response despite online criticism, leaving viewers to await the full video.

Overview

  • The teaser for Chillgum, from Yo Yo Honey Singh’s album 51 Glorious Days, was released on November 7.
  • A behind-the-scenes image shared on Reddit, showing Malaika Arora with her tongue out while appearing to twerk near Honey Singh, went viral.
  • Social media users labeled the choreography “vulgar,” “awkward,” and “forced,” criticizing the execution rather than the boldness.
  • Commenters contrasted the teaser with earlier item numbers, citing Sunidhi Chauhan’s Aankh featuring Sanya Malhotra as a stronger example.
  • Reports note a 1990s-inspired visual style and continued interest in the full video despite the backlash.