Honey Singh’s latest single Chillgum featuring Malaika Arora has become the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. The music video has received heavy backlash online, with many social media users trolling Malaika for her dance performance.
Several comments on social media have targeted her age, saying that a 50-year-old woman should not perform such dance moves. Some even went as far as dragging her son into the conversation and posting abusive remarks.
However, many others have defended Malaika, calling the trolling sexist and ageist. They argue that while everyone is entitled to an opinion, criticism should remain respectful. Some viewers also believe that although Malaika enjoys dancing freely, the chosen genre in Chillgum may not complement her signature style.
Fans still associate Malaika with iconic Bollywood numbers like Chaiyya Chaiyya and Munni Badnaam Hui, where her elegance and rhythm stood out. But in Chillgum, her western pop-twerk inspired choreography seems out of sync with her natural grace, according to many viewers.
Some fans compared her to actresses like Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, who are praised for adapting modern dance forms while maintaining sophistication. In contrast, Malaika’s new image in Chillgum feels jarring to her followers. Many fans even blamed the choreographers for selecting a style that didn’t align with her strengths.
