Guru Randhawa Breaks His Silence

Guru Randhawa’s latest track ‘Azul’ is making waves, trending on YouTube, but not without sparking backlash over its controversial visuals.

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The video faced criticism for allegedly sexualizing schoolgirls, leading to debates over objectification in pop music videos.

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Celebrities like Sonam Kapoor and Varun Dhawan joined online discussions, voicing concerns over content portrayal.

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Randhawa finally responded on Instagram with a cryptic note: “When God is with you, who can be against you.”

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Despite criticism, Azul is trending globally, amassing millions of views and gaining traction on social media platforms.

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