Guru Randhawa breaks silence on ‘Fine Shyt’ backlash, calls it a ‘silly little slang’: ‘Guilty as charged of making songs that repeat in your head’ |
Guru Randhawa has finally addressed the online backlash surrounding his latest song ‘Fine Shyt’, which has faced criticism and trolling over its music video and portrayal of women. Rather than responding defensively, the singer took a light-hearted approach, telling social media users to “calm down” while admitting that he is “low-key loving the edits” being made around the controversy. Amid the buzz, Randhawa was also spotted offering prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Guru Randhawa addresses backlash against his new song ‘Fine Shyt’
The music video for ‘Fine Shyt’, set in an office, features Guru Randhawa as a young professional in a senior role, seen managing work and checking in on colleagues while several female co-workers dance around him. The song’s presentation and portrayal of women drew sharp criticism online, with many trolling the video.Reacting to the criticism on Instagram, Guru wrote, “Guilty as charged of making songs that repeat in your head forever. Low-key loving the edits though. No bad vibes! It’s just a silly little slang… calm down, calm down, calm down, fam.”
Guru Randhawa visits Golden Temple amid backlash
Amid the ongoing criticism, Guru Randhawa was also spotted at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where he spent time in prayer. While he did not directly address the controversy, the message accompanying his post touched on faith and resilience. Sharing a photo from the shrine, he posted a note in Punjabi, which translated to: “Whom Waheguru blesses, no storm can ever shake. When Baba Nanak holds someone’s hand, they only keep moving forward.“
More about ‘Fine Shyt’
The music video opens with a disclaimer stating that all featured individuals are above 18 years of age and that the story is fictional. It also includes a playful warning asking viewers not to try the dance moves at their workplace, joking that it could land them in trouble with HR.‘Fine Shyt’ is performed by Guru Randhawa and Yashvi Desai, with lyrics penned by Guru Randhawa and Gurjit Gill. The video also features Ruhee Dosani, Divinity Bisht, Arshia Sinha, Raema Grover, Darlene Laura and Mehar Kaur alongside Randhawa.
