Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Popular Bollywood Song Leads to Arrests Across India
A popular song from a Bollywood movie in the 90s called "Oye Oye" caused some trouble.
People started using the song to harass others, which led to many arrests across India.
The director of the film, Rajiv Rai, said the song itself wasn't banned, but people were arrested for using it to make unwanted advances.
The song was inspired by another popular international song.
The movie Tridev, which featured the song, was a big hit.
The director of the film is also making a comeback to directing movies.
The song "Oye Oye" from the 1989 Bollywood film 'Tridev' led to arrests.
The arrests were due to the song being used for eve-teasing.
Director Rajiv Rai stated that the song was not banned, but people were arrested for its misuse.
The song was inspired by Gloria Estefan's 'Rhythm is Gonna Get You'.
Rajiv Rai is making a directorial comeback after 21 years with a new film.
- Who
- People who misused the song "Oye Oye" and were arrested.
- What
- The popular Bollywood song "Oye Oye" led to arrests due to misuse.
- When
- The arrests occurred in the 1990s.
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- People were arrested for eve-teasing using the song.
- Song Title
- "Oye Oye"
- Movie
- Tridev
- Year
- 1989
- Director
- Rajiv Rai
- Reason for Arrests
- Eve-teasing
- Inspiration
- Gloria Estefan’s 'Rhythm is Gonna Get You'