Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Anirban Bhattacharya Defends Satirical Song
Anirban Bhattacharya, the lead singer of Hooliganism, performed a satirical song on Sunday in Kolkata.
The song made fun of politicians and social issues.
Following the performance, a BJP leader filed a police complaint.
Many social media users criticized Bhattacharya.
He is standing firm and questioning the rise of intolerance.
He believes it's an artist's job to respond to what's happening, using humor.
Several politicians, including Kunal Ghosh, Dilip Ghosh, and Satarup Ghosh, reacted positively to the performance.
Anirban Bhattacharya's band, Hooliganism, performed a satirical song with political references.
The song touched upon the Prime Minister and policies.
Kunal Ghosh, Dilip Ghosh, and Satarup Ghosh reacted with humor.
Critics accused Bhattacharya of selective outrage.
A BJP leader filed a police complaint against Bhattacharya.
- Who
- Anirban Bhattacharya and Hooliganism
- What
- Performed satirical song with political references
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To satirize social and political issues
- Band Name
- Hooliganism
- Lead Singer
- Anirban Bhattacharya
- Song Title
- "Tumi Mosti Korbe, Jani"
- Complaint Filed By
- Tarunjyoti Tewari
- Complaint Reason
- Hurting religious sentiments
- Performance Date
- Sunday
Sources
A band takes on Left, Right and Centre with a satirical song, a BJP leader files complaint
BJP leader files complaint against Bengali actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya over satirical song
BJP leader files complaint against actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya’s band for satirical song