The court of Kasba Samrala in Ludhiana district of Punjab has issued summons to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa. He has been asked to appear in court on 2 September. Singer Randhawa has been engulfed in controversies over his new song ‘Sira’.
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In fact, this action has been taken after a complaint against the alleged objectionable lyrics in his recently released song ‘Sira’.
The Samrala Court has issued summons to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa.
Objection to the word “Jamaan Nu Gudhati Ch Malita opium ai”
According to Advocate Gurveer Singh Dhillon, Rajdeep Singh Mann of Samrala has filed a complaint. The petitioner has objected to a line “Jamyaan Nu Gudhati Ch Malita opium ai”. He argued that the use of the word “Gudhti” is derogatory, because the word has special significance in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
Advocate had sent legal notice earlier
Advocate Dhillon reported that a legal notice was first sent to the singer, seeking to remove or clarify the song. When the case was not resolved, the matter was taken to court, resulting in summon to him.
Singer is now scheduled to appear in Samrala court on 2 September, where the case will be heard. The controversy has launched a debate on the responsibility of the artists in choosing songs in accordance with cultural and religious sensitivity.