Barcelona: Punjabi singer Babbu Maan has stirred controversy after making sharp remarks about podcasters and journalists during a live performance in Barcelona, triggering a heated debate across social media.
A video clip from the concert, which has rapidly circulated online, shows the singer using strong language to criticise sections of Punjab’s digital media. In the footage, he compares certain podcasters and journalists to “snakes” and suggests that they thrive by invoking his name for attention. He also accuses them of constantly targeting him to sustain their content.
During the performance, Babbu Maan claimed that a large number of podcasts in Punjab rely on discussions around him to gain traction. He alleged that such platforms repeatedly mention his name to remain relevant, adding that many critics operate from behind closed doors rather than confronting issues directly.
Escalating his remarks, the singer issued an open challenge, asking his critics to face him publicly if they wished to engage in confrontation. He urged them to “set a time and come forward,” asserting that verbal attacks from a distance serve no purpose.
He also took aim at certain journalists, referring to a recent video clip he had seen, and accused media professionals of overstepping boundaries. His comments, delivered in an aggressive tone, have since drawn mixed reactions.
The viral video has ignited widespread discussion, particularly among the Punjabi diaspora. While some fans have defended the singer, describing his remarks as a bold response to ongoing criticism, others have condemned the language used, calling it inappropriate and an attack on press freedom.
As the debate intensifies online, the incident has once again placed Babbu Maan at the centre of controversy, highlighting the growing tensions between artists and digital media voices in the regional entertainment landscape.
