Veteran playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya found himself at the center of a heated debate after making controversial comments about Mahatma Gandhi during a public discussion about iconic music composer R.D. Burman. Bhattacharya referred to Gandhi as the "Father of Pakistan," drawing sharp criticism from many quarters.
The remark ignited a storm on social media, where users debated the appropriateness of his statement and its implications on India's historical and cultural narrative. While some defended his right to freedom of speech, others condemned his words as divisive and disrespectful to a national icon. Bhattacharya has not responded to the backlash, but the incident has reignited discussions on the boundaries of public discourse in India.