India, April 19 -- Rapper Badshah recently found himself embroiled in controversy after his Haryanvi song Tateeree sparked backlash. The track drew criticism over allegations that it featured girls in school uniforms dancing inside a Haryana Roadways bus and making objectionable gestures. Now, singer Nikhita Gandhi, who has collaborated with him on songs like Jugnu and I Sajna, has reacted to the controversy, saying she believes the artist has been unfairly targeted.

In a conversation with Variety India, Nikhita addressed the row and said, "I really don't have a strong opinion. We have done some great work together, and I feel really bad for him, to be honest, that he's going through this, because I think it has been misconstrued to a la...