Complaint filed against Yograj Singh over his dialogue in 'Lukkhe'
Veteran actor and former cricketer Yograj Singh has landed in controversy after two lawyers filed a complaint with the Chandigarh Police over an allegedly objectionable dialogue from the recently released web series 'Lukkhe'. The complaint is based on a viral video clip in which Yograj Singh is seen delivering remarks that many viewers and activists have termed insulting towards women.
According to the complaint, the controversial dialogue includes derogatory lines used for women which quickly sparked outrage on social media platforms and triggered demands for legal action. Critics argued that the statement promotes misogynistic stereotypes and demeans women.
The matter has now escalated after the Punjab State Women Commission took suo motu notice of the controversy. The Commission has directed the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) to initiate action through a senior officer and submit a detailed report within one week.
The Commission has also instructed authorities to examine the role of the writers and producers of the series for allowing such dialogues to be included in the show. Yograj Singh has been accused of using derogatory language against women, prompting calls for accountability from both the entertainment industry and civil society groups.
The controversy is linked to the recently released web series Lukkhe, a gritty Punjabi crime drama set in the neon-lit streets of Chandigarh. The series attempts to blend multiple genres, including rap culture, crime, addiction, and youth struggles. Created by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha, the show features a large ensemble cast including King, Raashii Khanna, Lakshvir Singh Saran, Palak Tiwari, Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Ayesha Raza and Akarsh Khurana.
While Lukkhe aimed to portray the harsh realities of urban youth and underground culture, the controversy surrounding the alleged dialogue has overshadowed discussions about the series itself. The matter is now expected to remain under scrutiny as authorities review the complaint and the Women Commission’s directives.
The controversy has once again reignited the debate around sexism in entertainment content and the responsibility of filmmakers while portraying women on screen. While supporters of artistic freedom argue that fictional characters may use provocative language, women’s rights groups insist that normalizing such dialogues contributes to harmful social attitudes.
Meanwhile, neither Yograj Singh nor the makers of Lukkhe have issued an official public statement regarding the complaint or the Commission’s notice.
- PTC PUNJABI
