Neha Bhasin slams male rappers for misogynistic lyrics

Singer Neha Bhasin voiced her frustration over what she perceives as rampant sexism in the Indian music industry. In a strongly worded note, the 42-year-old singer criticised male rappers and singers for objectifying women in their lyrics and called out the double standards prevalent in society.
“Am so fed up of below average male rappers and wanna be singers calling women weird stuff in their songs. And all Indian men and women folks are OK WITH IT. Is there a limit to the hypocrisy of sexism in India? Ladka kare to Bhai, dude. Lakdi kare toh character dheela (If boys do it, they are a dude, but if girls do it, they have objectionable character) (sic),” Bhasin wrote.
She further added in her post, “I don’t have a cage I want to open. I am not doodh malai, and I am certainly not a banta ki bottle. Grow the F up already (sic).” In the comments section of her post, Bhasin added, “Society keeps calling out women spoiling the culture by wearing sultry clothing or just shorts is killing Indian culture while you have your children make reels on absolute demeaning lyrics just coz it’s trending. I mean Cmmon (sic).”
Bhasin’s note has sparked a conversation among her fans, many of whom lauded her for speaking out against the normalisation of sexist lyrics in popular music.
The singer, celebrated for hits like Jag Ghoomeya and Swag Se Swagat, often uses her platform to raise awareness on social issues and advocate for gender equality.
Neha Bhasin also recently opened up about her battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).