7 Bollywood Songs That Sparked Major Controversy Due To Their Lyrics: Choli Ke Peeche, Sarke Chunar And Others

Bollywood songs often become chartbusters, but some tracks also trigger major public backlash because of their lyrics, visuals, or choreography. Recently, Sarke Chunar from the upcoming Pan-India Kannada movie KD: The Devil created controversy after viewers called it vulgar and disrespectful. Actress Nora Fatehi even appeared before the NCW and issued an apology. Over the years, many songs have faced similar criticism despite becoming hugely popular among audiences.

7 Controversial Bollywood Songs For Their Lyrics

Here are the seven most controversial songs of Bollywood cinema that sparked major controversy for its vulgur and objectifying lyrics;

1. Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke (KD: The Devil – 2026)

Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi, this song faced backlash soon after its release. Many viewers criticised its bold lyrics and visuals, especially because the movie has a historical backdrop. The controversy became so intense that the makers later removed the track and publicly apologised.

2. Sheila Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan – 2010)

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This hit song starring Katrina Kaif sparked debates over objectification and bold lyrics. While it became a party anthem across India, several social groups argued that the song promoted a glamorous but problematic image of women in Bollywood item numbers and commercial cinema.

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3. Munni Badnaam Hui (Dabangg – 2010)

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Performed by Malaika Arora and featuring Salman Khan, the song became hugely famous but also controversial. Apart from criticism over vulgar lyrics, the use of Zandu Balm in the song led to legal trouble after the company objected to its usage.

4. Fevicol Se (Dabangg 2 – 2012)

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Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, the song received criticism for comparing women to consumable items through metaphor-heavy lyrics. Activists and critics called the wording sexist and disrespectful, though the track remained extremely popular in clubs, weddings, and parties for years after release.

5. Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai (Khalnayak – 1993)

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Starring Madhuri Dixit, this remains one of Bollywood’s most controversial songs ever. Conservative groups and politicians objected strongly to the lyrics, calling them obscene and against Indian culture. The outrage even led to demands to ban the film during its release period.

6. Ye Maal Gaadi Tu Dhakka Laga (Andaz – 1994)

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Featuring Anil Kapoor and Juhi Chawla, the song faced backlash because of its double-meaning lyrics. Critics believed the train metaphor used throughout the song carried suggestive undertones, making it inappropriate for a mainstream family entertainer during the 1990s.

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7. Sarkai Lo Khatiya (Raja Babu – 1994)

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This song, starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor, became controversial for its suggestive choreography and lyrics. Many viewers considered it too bold for family audiences, and it later became associated with the rise of double-meaning songs in 90s Bollywood cinema.