Guru Randhawa responds to Fine Shyt controversy: ‘Calm down fam, it’s just slang’
Singer Guru Randhawa has responded to the criticism surrounding his latest track Fine Shyt, asking people online to ease up on the controversy. The song, released last week, has triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with some listeners accusing it of being misogynistic and others describing the music video as uncomfortable and cringe-worthy.
Instead of issuing an apology, Randhawa appeared to brush off the criticism and suggested that the phrase used in the song was simply slang.
Guru Randhawa reacts to online trolling
Randhawa addressed the controversy through an Instagram post featuring a video of himself driving a Porsche on a deserted road.
In his caption, the singer acknowledged the criticism while maintaining a light-hearted tone. He said he was “guilty” of creating songs that stay in people’s heads and added that he was enjoying some of the edits being made around the controversy.
He also described “Fine Shyt” as “a silly little slang” and ended his message by telling his followers to “calm down”.
The response suggests that Randhawa does not appear overly concerned by the criticism and is choosing to treat the controversy casually.
Why is Fine Shyt facing backlash?
The music video for Fine Shyt is set in a corporate office environment. Randhawa portrays a senior professional surrounded by younger employees, including several women.
The video features the women dancing and singing around his character while he remains focused on his work. Although the video begins with a disclaimer stating that all people shown are adults and that the story is fictional, the portrayal has still sparked criticism online.
Some social media users have accused the song and video of sexualising a professional workplace. Others have questioned the way female characters are represented throughout the video.
The controversy has also led to the song being widely mocked online, with users turning several moments from the music video into memes and edits.
Guru Randhawa visits the Golden Temple
Amid the online criticism, Randhawa also visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
He shared a photograph from the Amrit Sarovar on Sunday along with a message about faith, resilience and continuing to move forward during difficult periods.
Although the singer did not directly mention the Fine Shyt controversy in that post, his message appeared to reflect on dealing with challenging moments.
This is not Guru Randhawa’s first controversy
The singer has faced criticism over his music and videos in the past as well.
His earlier track Azul attracted controversy over its visual presentation, with some viewers raising concerns about the portrayal of young-looking female characters.
The latest criticism surrounding Fine Shyt has therefore become another talking point around Randhawa’s recent music.
Tony Kakkar jokes about the controversy
The controversy also caught the attention of fellow singer Tony Kakkar, who appeared to poke fun at Randhawa.
Kakkar shared a humorous video pretending to have a phone conversation with Guru. In the clip, he joked about the situation and teased Randhawa for getting himself into the controversy without informing him.
The playful post added another layer to the social media discussion surrounding Fine Shyt.
Guru Randhawa chooses not to apologise
For now, Guru Randhawa appears to be taking the criticism in stride rather than apologising or removing the song.
His latest response indicates that he considers the controversial phrase to be nothing more than casual slang and believes the online reaction has been exaggerated.
Whether the controversy affects the song’s popularity remains to be seen, but the backlash has certainly helped Fine Shyt generate significant discussion across social media.
