Chandigarh: The Punjab State Women Commission has sought a report from the police over an "objectionable" word used by Punjabi singer Jazzy B in his latest song 'Madak Shakeena Di'. The commission also took suo motu cognisance of the objectionable word used in the song in reference to women.
The commission has also sought the report within one week from the director, Bureau of Investigation, reported the PTI.
The song 'Madak Shakeena Di' sung by singer Jazzy B had gone viral on social media and it contained the "objectionable" word against women, the letter said.
On Canada-based Punjabi singer Jazzy B's new song, Chairperson of Punjab Commission for Women, Raj Lali Gill, said, "In his latest song, Jazzy B has used a derogatory word for women. We have received many complaints about this. We had sent a notice seeking clarification, but haven't received a reply yet. Tomorrow we will be sending another notice. If the need arises. we will send a notice to Jazzy B as well as his company."
Who is Jazzy B?
Jazzy B is a Canadian songwriter and singer who sings in Punjabi. His real name is Jaswinder Singh Bains. He was born in Punjab, India, but his family moved to Canada when he was five. His first album was released in 1993 and was titled "Gugiyan Da Jora."
