Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma, who grabbed headlines a few days back after being embroiled in a controversy, has finally addressed the row surrounding the alleged use of explicit language during a college event. The singer admitted to being summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women, saying that he deeply regrets the incident.
Masoom Sharma on college event controversy
On Friday, Masoom, while speaking to IANS, said, “Mujhe regret hai. Aur baar baar main uska. mujhe regret hai. Meri aatma ko pata hai ki main kis mental, kis position main tha us time. Mujhe uska poora regret hai. Mujhe zyada logo ko batane ki zaroorat nahi hai. (I have a lot of regret for that. My soul knows what position I was in at that time. I know, I have a lot of regret for that.I don`t need to tell many people.)”
Responding to the notice from the Haryana Women’s Commission, Sharma acknowledged that the panel had sent him a notice over an incident in Uttarakhand. He further went on to add, “It is a good thing, they are thinking of the whole world. They could also send a notice to Kerala, even to Iran. One should stay within one`s jurisdiction, that I can say.”
About the row
The incident took place when the singer was performing as part of a cultural event at DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, on April 10. His performance attracted heavy backlash over the alleged use of explicit language.
On April 12, the Haryana State Commission for Women took cognisance of the matter involving the singer. Commission Chairperson Renu Bhatia even issued a formal notice summoning Masoom Sharma to appear before the panel on April 18 at 11 AM at its office in Panchkula, Haryana.
As per the Haryana State Commission for Women, the alleged misconduct from the singer took place during a recent programme at DAV (PG) College Dehradun, where the singer was accused of using inappropriate language and displaying conduct that is considered unbecoming of a public figure.
Masoom started his musical journey in the 2000s. He is known for blending traditional Haryanvi folk with modern desi pop, offering popular tracks such as Madam Ji, Lofar, Tuition Badmashi Ka, 2 Numbari, Raat Ke Shikari, and Chambal K Dakku, among others.
