Popular Punjabi artist-singer Diljit Dosanjh recently released his new song “Kufar” from his new 2025 album Aura on October 14. Although the song had been eagerly awaited, it has now found itself in a controversy for a certain scene in the video that has left people divided.
The clip stars actress and ex-Miss World Manushi Chhillar, who guides a troupe of dancers in a yoga-inspired choreography. Wearing a pink lace jumpsuit and feathered boots, Manushi strikes poses simulating leg lifts (Uttanpadasana) and other single-legged reaches. Yet the video has come under fire on social media, with some accusing the clip of “sexualising” yoga — an ancient Indian practice with spiritual and mindfulness roots.
The outrage escalated after one of the clips of the video became viral on the Reddit platform. Many users criticized the visuals, terming them tone-deaf and disrespectful. Comments varied from “This is likely one of the worst music videos I have ever seen” to “Why are they sexualising one of the few safe spaces women have — yoga classes?
” Another could not resist writing sarcastically, “Aaj kal choreographers kaunsa nasha kar rahe?
The criticism was also leveled at Diljit himself, as some fans wondered how a scene like that could have passed his normally high creative standards.
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Manushi Chhillar spoke out over the controversy in a level-headed and reflective response. Asked about her small role in the video and the backlash, she said: “I’ve always admired people who value education. But I’ve also learned that wisdom lies in respecting every form of art and expression. The world needs both thinkers and creators; neither is ‘reduced’ when they uplift others.”
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To critics questioning her career choices, she added, “Every step, story, and song has its own purpose, none lesser than the other.” Despite the backlash, Kufar continues to draw attention, for good or ill, demonstrating that art has a tendency to incite controversy.
