Guru Randhawa has finally reacted to the social media storm surrounding his latest song Fine Shyt. The track has been the subject of intense online discussion since its release, with several users criticising its lyrics and music video.
While some listeners have dismissed the song as cringe, others have accused the singer of presenting women in a problematic way. Randhawa, however, appears to be taking the criticism lightly.
‘It’s just a silly little slang’
Guru Randhawa addressed the controversy through a post on Instagram. He shared a video of himself driving a Porsche through what appeared to be an isolated desert road.
Alongside the video, the singer joked about his ability to create songs that remain stuck in listeners’ heads. He also said he was enjoying the edits being created around the controversy.
Randhawa described the controversial expression in the song as “a silly little slang” and asked his followers and critics to “calm down”.
The singer did not issue an apology or indicate that he planned to alter or remove the song.
What sparked the Fine Shyt controversy?
The controversy largely centres on the song’s music video, which takes place in an office setting.
Randhawa plays a senior employee in the video, with several young female colleagues appearing around him. The women are shown dancing and participating in scenes built around the song while Randhawa’s character remains at the centre of the workplace narrative.
A disclaimer at the beginning states that everyone appearing in the video is over 18 and that the story is fictional.
Despite the disclaimer, the presentation has drawn criticism from sections of social media. Critics have questioned whether the video sexualises a professional environment and whether its portrayal of women reinforces outdated workplace stereotypes.
Social media reactions intensify
Following the release, clips and screenshots from Fine Shyt quickly circulated online. The song became a target for memes and sarcastic reactions, with some users describing it as a poor attempt at creating a viral track.
The backlash has also generated significant attention for the song, making it one of Randhawa’s most discussed recent releases.
Randhawa visits the Golden Temple
Before directly commenting on the controversy, Guru Randhawa visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
The singer posted a picture from the Amrit Sarovar and shared a spiritual message about faith and overcoming difficult situations.
Although he did not explicitly connect the post to the criticism surrounding Fine Shyt, it came amid the growing online conversation about the track.
Tony Kakkar joins the conversation
Singer Tony Kakkar also found a humorous way to comment on the controversy.
He posted a video pretending to speak with Guru Randhawa over the phone. Rather than seriously criticising the song, Kakkar used humour to tease his fellow singer over the attention Fine Shyt had received.
His post quickly became part of the wider social media conversation surrounding the track.
Guru Randhawa has faced criticism before
This is not the first occasion on which Randhawa has attracted criticism over the visual presentation of one of his songs.
His earlier track Azul also generated debate, particularly around the way young female characters were presented in its visuals.
With Fine Shyt, the singer is once again facing questions about the creative choices behind his music.
Will the controversy affect the song?
Despite the criticism, Randhawa’s response suggests that he is not allowing the backlash to dictate his approach to the song.
By calling the phrase simple slang and asking critics to relax, the singer has chosen a casual response instead of addressing the accusations in detail.
For now, the controversy has ensured that Fine Shyt remains a major topic of discussion online. Whether that attention translates into stronger streaming numbers or fades after the initial social media reaction will become clearer in the coming days.
