Punjab: Popular singer Guru Randhawa has landed in legal trouble after a controversial lyric from one of his songs sparked outrage. The line, “Jamia nu gudti ch mildi afeem hai” (Newborns are given opium in their cradle), has drawn criticism for being offensive, leading to a court summons.

The Samrala court has directed Randhawa to appear before it on September 2 to respond to the complaint.

About Guru Randhawa

Born as Gursharanjot Singh Randhawa on August 30, 1991, in Noorpur, Gurdaspur, Punjab, Randhawa is one of India’s leading singers, composers, and songwriters. Known for blending Punjabi, Bhangra, Indi-pop and Bollywood music, he first gained major recognition with his 2015 hit ‘Patola’ featuring Bohemia.

His songs ‘Lahore,’ ‘High Rated Gabru,’ and ‘Slowly Slowly’ (with Pitbull) brought him international acclaim, with Lahore reaching Billboard’s Top 25.

In 2025, he released his album ‘Without Prejudice’, featuring tracks such as ‘Qatal’ and ‘Vibe’.

Career highlights

  • Bollywood contributions include music for Hindi Medium and production of the Punjabi film Tara Mira.

  • Boasts a following of over 34 million Instagram fans and a net worth of $11.8 million.

  • Recently released multiple singles, including Azul, From Ages, Sirra, Sher Te Shikaar, Snapback, New Age, Jaaneman, Kithe Vasde Ne, Surrey Connection.

    • Silence from the singer’s side

    Randhawa has yet to publicly respond to the controversy. His team has not issued a formal statement. Notably, he deactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account in June 2025, limiting his direct social media interaction.

    Conclusion

    As the court date approaches, all eyes are on how Guru Randhawa and his legal team will address the controversy. The outcome could set a precedent for similar cases in the Indian music industry.