Punjabi singer and music artist Guru Randhawa is once again making waves on social media with his new song. Following the release of his latest track, “Fine Shyt,” some are commenting on its music and dance moves, while a large number of social media users have questioned the video’s concept. The video, in particular, has sparked debate online regarding the corporate office environment and the filming of female employees.
The video features Guru Randhawa in a scene set in a corporate office, with women appearing as office employees dancing around him. A section of social media has expressed concern that such a presentation could send a negative message about the image of women in the workplace. Meanwhile, some users have dismissed the criticism as excessive, calling it merely a music video and a piece of entertainment.
What exactly is depicted in the “Fine Shyt” video?
The video for “Fine Shyt” begins with a modern corporate office setting. Guru Randhawa appears in the role of a senior professional. The video’s story isn’t based on a real-life office incident, but rather, it’s presented as a fictional music video. The female actors in the video appear dressed as office workers and dance around Guru Randhawa’s character. This visual concept has sparked debate on social media.
A disclaimer is also included at the beginning of the video, clarifying that all individuals in the video are over 18 years of age and that the events depicted are fictional. It also humorously warns viewers to avoid replicating these dance moves in the office, as doing so could result in HR action. However, despite the disclaimer, the video has sparked widespread criticism.
Why are users angry about the portrayal of female employees?
The video’s workplace setting is a major issue among the criticisms circulating on social media. Some users argue that if the same dance and concept were shown in a normal music set or party location, the controversy might not have been as widespread. An Instagram user questioned the video, stating that the problem wasn’t with the dance or the actors’ clothing, but rather with the fact that they were portrayed as office workers and made to dance around a male character.
In their post, the user questioned why the women in the video needed to be portrayed as office workers. The post also alleged that such a portrayal could reinforce stereotypes about women in the workplace.
‘Blame the director and artists, not the women’
The user who criticized the video later responded to the backlash. They clarified that their displeasure wasn’t directed at the female actors dancing in the video. They stated that the actors were part of the video for their work, and instead of targeting them, the director and artist who created the concept should be questioned.
They also stated that they had no personal problem with the dance or costumes. Their primary objection was why these same elements were presented in the context of a corporate office and working women. According to them, the same concept could have been shot on a different set or in a fictional party environment.
The song’s music and dance also drew criticism on social media.
The debate surrounding ‘Fine Shyt’ wasn’t limited to the video’s concept. Many social media users also disliked the song’s music and choreography. Some reacted sharply, calling the song extremely bad. One user even called it “noise pollution.” Other comments mocked the song’s melody and dance steps. One user sarcastically remarked that despite the criticism, the song could trend on social media and generate a large number of dance reels. In addition to the criticism, there’s also a section that believes the controversy itself could make the song even more viral on social media.
‘The dance seemed too aggressive and bad’ – questions about the choreography as well
Some users also objected to the video’s choreography. They felt the dance steps appeared overly aggressive rather than impressive or appealing. One comment mocked Guru Randhawa’s dance style, stating that the dance in his video seemed to be limited to repeating the same moves over and over again. However, these are all personal opinions of social media users. There is no official conclusion about the video’s popularity or the quality of the choreography.
Some users also defended Guru Randhawa.
While a large number of people criticized the video, others held different opinions. Some said that the music video should be viewed as a fictional presentation and that it is inappropriate to associate it with real corporate workplace behavior. Some comments also argued that the female artists participated in the video voluntarily and that it would be unfair to hold only one artist responsible for it. Therefore, the reaction on social media was not entirely one-sided. While questions were raised about the concept of the video, others praised it as a form of entertainment and artistic freedom.