Guru Randhawa Finally Breaks Silence on ‘Fine Shyt’ Song Backlash, Requests Netizens To ‘Calm Down’ (View Post)
Guru Randhawa finally addresses the 'Fine Shyt' controversy, calling the backlash over his song a reaction to 'silly slang' and asking netizens to 'calm down.' The Bollywood singer faced intense criticism for the music video's portrayal of women in a corporate setting.
Bollywood singer Guru Randhawa has officially responded to the intense online backlash against his recently released song, "Fine Shyt", urging netizens to "calm down" and labelling the controversial phrase as nothing more than "silly little slang." The artist's remarks, made today, August 10, 2026, on his Instagram, mark his first direct address to the criticism that has engulfed social media since the track's debut last week. Guru Randhawa’s Song ‘Fine Shyt’ Gets Brutally Trolled Over ‘Cringe’ Lyrics, Netizens Call Him ‘New Tony Kakkar’ (Watch Video).
Why Did ‘Fine Shyt’ Spark Backlash?
Released on Thursday, August 6, 2026, the music video for "Fine Shyt" quickly became a focal point of online debate. The video is set in a corporate office, featuring Guru Randhawa in a senior professional role, while several female colleagues are seen dancing around him. This portrayal drew sharp criticism, with many viewers accusing the video of sexualizing women in the workplace and carrying misogynistic undertones.
Social media users widely condemned the track as a "cringe-fest" and "noise pollution," with some even comparing Randhawa's new style to that of Tony Kakkar.
Despite the music video opening with a disclaimer stating that all individuals featured are over 18 and the content is fictional, as well as a playful warning against trying the dance moves in a real office, the criticism persisted. The video features digital creators and dancers including Ruhee Dosani, Divinity Bisht, Arshia Sinha, Raema Grover, Darlene Laura, and Mehar Kaur.
Guru Randhawa on ‘Fine Shyt’ Criticism
Taking to Instagram today, Guru Randhawa adopted a light-hearted approach to the controversy, sharing a video of himself driving a Porsche. In his caption, he 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." Notably, he has also reportedly muted comments on his Instagram post regarding the song.
Guru Randhawa Calls ‘Fine Shyt’ Silly Little Slang Amid Backlash
Prior to his direct statement, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Randhawa was spotted offering prayers at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. While he did not explicitly address the backlash during his visit, he shared a reflective photo with a Punjabi caption emphasising faith and resilience: "Whom Waheguru blesses, no storm can ever shake. When Baba Nanak holds someone's hand, they only keep moving forward." Guru Randhawa Teams Up With LE SSERAFIM for ‘BOOMPALA’ Global Remix, Bringing Punjabi Vibes to K-Pop Swagger (Watch Video).
ICYMI, Here's the Music Video of ‘Fine Shyt’:
This isn't the first time the popular singer has faced scrutiny over his music videos; his earlier song, "Azul", also drew criticism for allegedly sexualizing schoolgirls. "Fine Shyt" is sung by Guru Randhawa and Yashvi Desai, with lyrics and composition by Randhawa and Gurjit Gill. The song was released under the Guru Randhawa Worldwide label, with Warner Music India serving as the worldwide label partner.
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