Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has released a new track called ‘Marzi’ following strong criticism of his previous song ‘Fine Shyt’. The new music video shows a completely different side of the artist. It features no female dancers and presents a grounded, mass-hero image. Fans are already calling it a strong return to form for the singer.
The Backlash Over ‘Fine Shyt’
Guru Randhawa faced a wave of criticism after releasing ‘Fine Shyt’ in early August 2026. The music video was set in a corporate office. Randhawa played a senior professional. Several women dressed as employees danced around him. Many viewers found the concept disrespectful toward working women. Some called the video sexist. Others accused it of turning a workplace into a setting for sexualised dance moves.
The internet reacted strongly. Social media users called the song “cringe” and “noise pollution”. One user wrote, “Straight up noise pollution”. Another called it a “win for the deaf”. Many memes started circulating online.
The criticism went beyond just the music. People questioned the message behind the video. An Instagram user named @sohasyap posted a video criticising the concept. She said the office setup was unnecessary. She asked why Randhawa was not dancing in the video himself. Her post said, “Guru Randhawa and his obsession with objectify girls”. She also pointed out that working women already face challenges in corporate spaces. She said the video should have been shot in a different setting.
The video did include a disclaimer. It said all people shown were adults and the situations were fictional. It also jokingly warned viewers not to try the dance moves at work. The warning said they could face an HR ban. But this disclaimer did not stop the criticism.
Guru Randhawa’s Response to the Criticism
Guru Randhawa did not stay silent. He responded to the backlash on Instagram. He posted a video of himself driving a Porsche on an empty road. He wrote, “Guilty as charged of making songs that repeat in your head forever. Low-key loving the edits though. No bad vibes! It’s just a silly little slang… calm down calm down calm down fam”.
He also visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar. He shared a photo of himself sitting near the holy Amrit Sarovar. His post carried a message about faith and moving forward. He wrote in Punjabi, “Whom Waheguru blesses, no storm can ever shake”. This seemed to be his way of handling the negativity.
Fellow singer Tony Kakkar also appeared to take a dig at Randhawa. He asked for royalties and called it his genre of music. This added more fuel to the online conversation.
The New Song ‘Marzi’
Guru Randhawa has now released ‘Marzi’. The song is very different from ‘Fine Shyt’. It celebrates the resilient spirit of Punjab. The track paints a picture of a person who controls his own destiny. He does not let critics or industry trends affect him.
The music video for ‘Marzi’ also takes a new direction. There are no female dancers in it. Randhawa stands alone. He adopts a fierce, grounded mass-hero persona. The video follows the journey of a self-made man. It starts with his early days owning a vintage Maruti Suzuki Gypsy. It then moves to heavy-duty trucks. Finally, it shows an ultra-premium fleet of blacked-out Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons. The video also includes supersonic fighter jets and a high-security police entourage.
What Guru Randhawa Said About ‘Marzi’
Guru Randhawa spoke about the meaning behind ‘Marzi’. He said in a statement, “This song is about ownership – of your choices, your circle, your story. Punjab doesn’t ask for a seat at the table. We build our own table”. He added that the song is for everyone who has forged their own path. It is for those who call their own shots and live life on their own terms.
The song’s title ‘Marzi’ means “will” or “choice” in Punjabi. The track speaks directly to a generation that has stopped waiting for permission. It revives the iconic unwritten Punjabi rule of “Mitran Di Marji”. This rule is about having the freedom to make your own decisions.
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Fans Call ‘Marzi’ a ‘Banger Comeback’
Fans have reacted positively to ‘Marzi’. Many are calling it a strong comeback after the ‘Fine Shyt’ backlash. One fan commented, “Now this is what we want from Guru Randhawa”. Another wrote, “You showed how one should make a comeback”. A third fan said, “The comeback speaks louder than the trolls. This one is a certified banger”.
Some fans directly connected the new song to the previous criticism. One comment read, “This is him replying to Tony Kakkar”. Another fan wrote, “Fine Shyt ka revenge le liya (he took revenge on the criticism over Fine Shyt)”. A different fan simply said, “Now this is some Fine Shyt song”.
The overall mood among fans is positive. They see ‘Marzi’ as a return to the kind of music they expect from Guru Randhawa. The song has given them a reason to celebrate the singer once again.
Guru Randhawa also shared his thoughts after the release. He posted on Instagram, “SISU MINDSET AND MOVES… Also tell all of them to make some new strategy against me… this one didnt work!! In my own lane… One vs All Rare Like PAGANI. 2025 was 2026 is and rest of the years are mine!!! Finest Shyttttt”. This showed his confidence and his determination to move forward.
The release of ‘Marzi’ marks a clear shift for Guru Randhawa. He has acknowledged the criticism of ‘Fine Shyt’ without apologising for it. Instead, he has chosen to respond with new music that shows a different side of his artistry. Whether this will satisfy all his critics remains to be seen. But for now, his fans are happy. They are calling ‘Marzi’ a true comeback.
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