Veteran playback singer Anuradha Paudwal has sparked controversy after making comments about LGBTQIA+ rights and the institution of marriage during a recent interview. Her remarks have drawn widespread criticism on social media, with many users accusing her of making insensitive and unsupported claims.
Social media users and content creators have criticised a verse in Diljit Dosanjh’s 2026 song Aroma, alleging it reinforces harmful stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community; the singer has not responded to the controversy so far.