The Times of India Furthermore, in an interview, he stated, In pursuance of a petition filed against him, he submitted a statement at the Punjab and Haryana high court stating that he strongly condemns the lyrics of the song. Honey Singh dismissed the allegations claiming that somebody had framed him to deteriorate his reputation. The offensive and vulgar lyrics of the song caused a storm of controversy in the Indian media. In 2013, Honey Singh was accused of allegedly singing an inappropriate song titled “Main hun balatkari” (I am a rapist).
The FIR was registered under Sections 292, 293, and 294 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deal with the display and circulation of obscene material, indulging in obscene acts in a public place and singing, reciting or uttering obscene songs or words in a public place to the annoyance of others. This cannot be accepted at all, particularly when the country is mourning the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim and is outraged over increasing crime against women.” An FIR was lodged against Honey Singh in Lucknow’s Gomtinagar police station by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur lodged citing that his songs were extremely vulgar and indecent. In January 2013, a New Year’s Eve concert by him at Gurgaon’s Bristol Hotel was cancelled, following an online petition and a Twitter campaign against the rapper for his misogynistic lyrics. In the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, the lyrics of his songs, which were believed to be disgraceful to women, outraged people stirring a controversy.Apparently, the Sikh community was of the opinion that Honey Singh was a disgrace to Sikhism as most of his songs are lustful and arrogant. He gathered massive hatred from Sikhs in New Delhi, who believed it was shameful for the Indian politician and member of the Shiromani Akali Dal Manjinder Singh Sirsa to stand next to Honey Singh to lure Sikh votes. In 2014, Honey Singh was picked by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and Akali Dal (comprising of Former Chief Minister of Punjab Parkash Singh Badal) to sing the praises in favour of BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Narendra Modi in West Delhi. In 2016, Honey Singh played the titular role in the film ‘Zorawar.’ In the film, Zorawar Singh is an Indian Army officer with Rapid Task Force, who travels to Durban to find his biological father, a dreaded don. In the film, KD is a music director and one of the suspects who had an affair with Zara. As the story unfolds, Zara is murdered, and the blame falls upon Chandni. The film follows two upcoming actresses, Zara and Chandni, who engage in a fight when Chandni’s film becomes a box office success and Zara’s film flops. He ventured into Bollywood with the 2014 romantic thriller film ‘The Xposé’ in which he played the role of Kenny Damania (KD). Worried about the future of his irresponsible sons, Robby and Rolly’s father sends them to Punjab so that they can understand the realities of life and the importance of their roots and heritage. The film follows the life of two spoiled rich brothers Robby and Rolly. In 2013, he starred in the Punjabi-language comedy film ‘Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22’ in which he played the role of Rolly. In the film, Deesha is a crazy fellow gang member of Sahiba’s brother who wants to marry Sahiba. Based on a legendary love story, the film centres around modern-day Mirza and Sahiba, childhood lovers who reunite when they return to their hometown, where they once grew up together. He made his acting debut with the 2012 Punjabi-language action romance film ‘Mirza – The Untold Story’ in which he played the role of Deesha. In 2016, his song “High Heels” was featured in the film “Ki & Ka.” After he was diagnosed with bipolar disease in 2016, he returned to the music business in 2018 with the peppy track “Dil Chori,” featured in the film ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.’ As an Actor “Lungi Dance,” an Indian song composed and sung by Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh for the 2013 film ‘Chennai Express,’ went on to win various accolades. His chartbuster songs Party On My Mind (2013), Party All Night (2013), Chaar Botal Vodka (2014), and Sunny Sunny (2015) were repeatedly played at parties, weddings, clubs, and concerts throughout the country. Hindustan Times The song “Angreji Beat,” from the Punjabi album ‘International Villager’ was featured in the film ‘Cocktail’ (2012). For the track ‘Mujhe Neat Pila De Sajna’ in the film Mastaan, Honey was paid Rs 70 lakh, the highest fee ever paid for a Bollywood song (as of 2012). Honey Singh made his Bollywood debut with the titular song of the film Shakal Pe Mat Ja (2011). Apart from the Punjabi music industry, Honey Singh also ventured into regional recording studios with the Gujarati song Achko Machko (2013), and then the Tamil number Ethir Neechal (2013). Other popular singles under his belt include Blue Eyes (2013), Dheere Dheere (2015), and Makhna (2018).