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Rapper Badshah Faces FIR Over Alleged Religious Insensitivity in Song Lyrics

The Punjab Police registered a case against the artist after a Christian group claimed his song 'Velvet Flow' misused the words 'church' and 'bible' in an objectionable manner.

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A protest was also held in Batala in Gurdaspur district against Badshah on Tuesday. (HT File)
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Overview

  • An FIR was filed at Qila Lal Singh police station in Punjab against rapper Badshah under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
  • The complaint was lodged by Emanual Masih, representing the Global Christian Action Committee, on April 29, 2025.
  • The controversy centers on claims that Badshah's song 'Velvet Flow' uses the terms 'church' and 'bible' in a disrespectful context.
  • Protests by members of the Christian community were held in Batala, Gurdaspur district, following the filing of the complaint.
  • As of May 1, 2025, the investigation is ongoing, protests have subsided, and Badshah has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations.