India, June 4 -- Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has found himself at the centre of an online controversy after several social media users accused his song Aroma of promoting harmful stereotypes about the queer community. The track, released on April 23, initially arrived with little controversy and quickly blended into the singer's long list of chart-friendly Punjabi hits. But weeks later, the conversation around one particular verse began gaining traction online, especially after the start of Pride Month on June 1.

The criticism largely emerged after content creators started translating and dissecting the Punjabi lyrics for a wider audience. Many users claimed the song appeared to glorify a rigid idea of masculinity while using words assoc...