Shreya Ghoshal's Statement Sparks Controversy: Labels Punjabi Songs 'Showy', Punjabi Users Target Her on Social Media - Punjabi News

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Shreya Ghoshal’s Statement Sparks Controversy: Labels Punjabi Songs ‘Showy’, Punjabi Users Target Her on Social Media

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Shreya Ghoshal’s Statement Sparks Controversy: Labels Punjabi Songs ‘Showy’, Punjabi Users Target Her on Social Media

Ludhiana: March 8, 2026
Famous Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal is embroiled in controversy over recent remarks. Her podcast comments on Punjabi music industry drew sharp social media criticism. She called popular Punjabi songs’ themes and singers’ styles ‘mockable’ and ‘showy’.

What Shreya Ghoshal Said

In podcast, she stated modern hit Punjabi songs have limited themes:

Content revolves around cars, bungalows, girls, wealth display.
Called it ‘flex culture’ popular among youth.
Mimicked Punjabi singers’ hand gestures while singing—seen as offensive.

Video went viral, Punjabi fans/artists trolled her:

Hard work proof: Cars/bungalows earned through effort, part of lifestyle—not just show.
Diversity ignored: Critics say she missed Punjabi Sufi/romantic songs with depth.
Double standards: Pointed to her own past songs like ‘Chikni Chameli’ lyrics.

Shreya’s Past Controversies

Not first time:

Chikni Chameli row: Criticized vulgar lyrics yet sang similar tracks.
Lip-syncing criticism: Called live concert lip-syncing ‘lazy work’, upset big singers.
Karan Johar credit dispute: Expressed anger over ‘Tum Kya Mile’ promo not crediting her.

Punjabi music lovers say regional music deserves respect, not mockery.