Actress Neetu Chandra is speaking out against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh because of his new song, “Maniac.” She believes it shows women as sex objects and thinks it should be banned. To make her point, she has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Patna High Court.
Neetu’s PIL also mentions the other artists who worked with Honey Singh on the song, including lyricist Leo Grewal and Bhojpuri singers Ragini Vishwakarma and Arjun Ajanabi. The court is expected to hear the case later this month.
In her PIL, Neetu says, “Women should never be treated as objects because disrespecting them can lead to serious problems.”
Neetu, who has appeared in movies like “Garam Masala” and “Traffic Signal,” wants Honey Singh to change the lyrics of his song. She argues that it shows women in a very inappropriate way and that it normalizes vulgarity in Bhojpuri language, which goes against the idea of women’s empowerment.
In an interview with India TV, Neetu expressed her concerns. She said, “Vulgar songs are making it hard for girls and women in Bihar to feel safe when they go to school or college. They often have to walk with their heads down. Because of these songs, many women don’t even want to watch TV at home. Some singers get famous by making such songs, but it makes it difficult for our society to grow.”
She added, “If the government can stop alcohol to protect women from drunk husbands, then why not stop these vulgar songs for girls and women? I want a complete ban on these songs in Bihar.”
Honey Singh’s song “Maniac,” featuring Esha Gupta, was released on February 22 and has already gained over 7 crore views on YouTube.
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