Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat and Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh are facing backlash in the UK after a music video showing children with imitation guns sparked serious concerns.
The title of the video is Jutt Mehkma and it was released in November 2023. The video has over 40 million views since its release. The video is now under fire for allegedly promoting violence especially because it includes young boys holding fake automatic weapons and shotguns.
The video ends with four boys joining Mehwish Hayat’s character and opening fire on a group of men.
A formal complaint has been submitted to the UK Home Office by British MP Manuela Perteghella who represents Stratford-upon-Avon. Reports are circulating that the Home Office is now considering a ban on both Mehwish Hayat and Yo Yo Singh. If this happens then exclusion orders will be issued to both of them and they will not be allowed to enter the UK . These types of bans are usually kept private and the individuals are notified directly.\
'Ms. Marvel' Star Mehwish Hayat & Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh Spark UK Government Complaint Over "Disturbing" Music Video Featuring Gun-Toting Kids https://t.co/PtTinIF6yV
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Mehwish Hayat denied any action being taken against her. She called the reports misleading and speculative and urged media outlets to verify facts before spreading such news. She said all false information is being documented.
Yo Yo Honey Singh who is a well-known name in Indian hip-hop and the subject of a Netflix documentary has not responded publicly to the issue.
The director of the video was Mihir Gulati. A UK based production company Blue Bling Production House also participated. However the company’s founder Vipulkumar Sharma clarified that his team only handled the arrangements and did not create or direct the content.
The backlash hasn’t only come from politicians. Shaykh Paul Salahuddin Armstrong who is a Muslim leader and youth worker has strongly criticized the video. He said:
“As someone who has worked with vulnerable youth for nearly 20 years, I find it very disturbing to see British children holding fake guns in gang-style scenes. It’s not art—it’s a dangerous glorification of violence.”
He also urged child protection authorities to investigate though UK’s media regulator Ofcom has limited power over online content like YouTube videos.
The song is no longer being considered for airplay on BBC Asian Network even though it had previously gained attention. A BBC spokesperson said that music is selected based on its quality and relevance and this track no longer fits.
So far the UK Home Office, West Midlands Police and other officials have declined to comment on the situation.
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