Controversy Over Punjabi Singer R-Nav & Gurlez Song

Punjab A fresh controversy has stirred up Punjab’s entertainment and political circles after the release of Punjabi song ‘315 Boor’, sung by R-Nav and Gurlez Akhtar. The song, which dropped amid the ongoing state-wide campaign against gangster glorification in music and media, has drawn sharp criticism from political figures. The lyrics and visuals of the track have raised eyebrows for allegedly promoting a gangster lifestyle — a matter that has become increasingly sensitive in the region.

A BJP leader has formally lodged a complaint with Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP), demanding immediate action against the singers and the creators involved in the production of the song. According to the complaint, the music video of ‘315 Boor’ projects weapons, violent themes, and gang affiliations in a manner that could potentially influence youth negatively. The leader expressed concerns that such content undermines the ongoing efforts by Punjab Police and the state government to curb the rising influence of gang culture and gun violence in the state.

The complaint has sparked a debate about creative freedom versus social responsibility in the Punjabi music industry, which has long faced criticism for glamorizing guns, gangsters, and criminal lifestyle. Over the years, several hit tracks have featured lyrics and visuals that celebrate outlaws, AK-47s, and revenge plots, leading many to question the impact of such songs on impressionable minds.

The timing of this release is particularly controversial. Punjab Police and the government recently intensified their clampdown on songs that promote violence, boasting affiliations with gangsters or glorifying crime. The state’s Home Department has been issuing clear warnings to artists and record labels, emphasizing that glorifying criminals or weapons can attract legal consequences.

In the middle of this cultural and legal tension, R-Nav and Gurlez Akhtar — both well-known names in the Punjabi music industry — released ‘315 Boor’. While the duo is yet to comment on the controversy publicly, social media is flooded with mixed reactions. Some fans defend the track as a work of art and expression, while others join the chorus of disapproval.

Cultural experts suggest that the Punjabi music scene is at a crossroads. There is a visible clash between a demand for raw, realistic storytelling and the responsibility to avoid encouraging violent behavior. Many believe it is time for artists to be more mindful of the larger societal impact of their music, especially in a state like Punjab, which has witnessed the damaging effects of gang violence firsthand.

The matter now lies in the hands of the police and the state authorities, who must decide whether the song crosses the line from artistic expression into illegal glorification of violence. Meanwhile, the spotlight once again falls on the influential power of Punjabi music, and how it can either uplift communities — or deepen existing issues.