Guru Randhawa’s New Song Lands in the Middle of an Online Debate
Guru Randhawa may have dropped his latest track ‘Fine Shyt’ with all the ingredients of a glossy commercial music video, but the song has found itself at the centre of an entirely different conversation online. Released a few days ago, the track has attracted considerable criticism on social media, with viewers questioning both its music-video concept and the way women have been portrayed.
Some viewers have criticised the choreography and overall presentation, others have simply dismissed the track as another example of a music-video formula that prioritises glamour and controversy over storytelling.
Tony Kakkar Turns the Trolling Into a Joke
Amid the criticism, Tony Kakkar has now inserted himself into the conversation — but not to defend or condemn Guru Randhawa.
Instead, Tony chose humour.
In a video shared on Instagram, the singer pretended to have a phone conversation with Guru and jokingly complained that his fellow singer had managed to get himself trolled without inviting him along.
“Yes, Guru bhai! What have you done, yaar? You did it all by yourself and didn’t even tell me,” Tony says in the playful clip.
He then takes the joke further, pretending that he would have made time for Guru despite his famously tongue-in-cheek claim about not answering calls.
“I just feel a little left out, bhai. It would have been fun to get trolled together, yaar. You from there and me from here,” he quipped.
The reference to royalty at the end only added another layer to the parody, making it clear that Tony was playing along with the absurdity of the online trolling rather than making a serious statement about the controversy.
“Tony Kakkar = Genre”
Tony captioned the video simply: “Tony Kakkar = Genre.” His self-aware humour quickly drew reactions, including one from his sister Neha Kakkar, who commented, “Tony Kakkar Genre Everywhere!”
The exchange added a lighter, meme-worthy moment to an otherwise critical social-media conversation surrounding ‘Fine Shyt’.
What Is ‘Fine Shyt’ About?
The track features Guru Randhawa alongside Ruhee Dosani, Divinity Bisht, Arshia Sinha, Raema Grover, Darlene Laura and Mehar Kaur. Guru has also lent his vocals to the song with Yashvi Desai, while the lyrics have been credited to Guru Randhawa and Gurjit Gill.
Musically, the song has received mixed reactions. Some listeners have criticised the track's sound and choreography, while others have focused almost entirely on the visuals.
When the Workplace Becomes the Controversy
The most interesting part of the backlash, however, is not necessarily the song itself — it is the setting.
Music videos have long used offices, classrooms, parties and other everyday environments as backdrops for glamour and choreography. But in an era where audiences increasingly scrutinise representation, the image of female employees dancing around a male protagonist in a corporate setting has prompted questions about whether the visual concept crosses the line from stylised entertainment into objectification.
Whether the controversy will affect the song’s longevity remains to be seen. But one thing is already clear: ‘Fine Shyt’ has succeeded in getting people talking — and Tony Kakkar has ensured that the trolling itself has become part of the entertainment.