Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Kufar Choreographers Defend Controversial Dance Step, Diljit & Manushi Distance Themselves
A song by Diljit Dosanjh and Manushi Chillar called 'Kufar' got people upset because of a dance move where a woman lifts her leg.
The choreographers said it was meant to be sexy and everyone knew about it, but Diljit and Manushi said they didn't know about it.
Despite the controversy, the song has been popular.
Diljit Dosanjh's song 'Kufar' featuring Manushi Chillar sparked controversy over a dance step.
The step involves Diljit standing behind a woman who lifts her leg.
Both Diljit and Manushi distanced themselves from the step after facing backlash.
Choreographers Shazia Samji and Piyush Bhagat defended the step, saying it was part of the song's 'sexy' concept.
The song has been popular despite the controversy, with around 2.9 crore views on YouTube.
- Who
- Diljit Dosanjh, Manushi Chillar, Shazia Samji, Piyush Bhagat
- What
- Controversy over a dance step in the song 'Kufar'
- When
- Recently
- Where
- In the song's video
- Why
- The step was part of the song's 'sexy' concept
Those who found the step offensive
Choreographers and their supporters
Step's appropriateness
Those who found the step offensive
The step is vulgar and objectifying
Choreographers and their supporters
It was part of the song's sexy concept and everyone knew about it
- Song Title
- Kufar
- Featured Artists
- Diljit Dosanjh, Manushi Chillar
- Controversial Step
- Woman lifts leg while Diljit stands behind her
- Choreographers
- Shazia Samji, Piyush Bhagat
- Views on YouTube
- Around 2.9 crore
Sources
Diljit Dosanjh’s Kufar choreographers defend ‘vulgar’ leg shot, say Diljit and Manushi Chillar knew: ‘We were told to make the song…’
Diljit Dosanjh-Manushi Chillar's Song Kufar's Choreographers On Controversial Steps: 'It's Our Favourite'
