'Masterney' Song Removed After Public Outcry Over Teacher Dignity

Kathmandu. Following widespread criticism and protest, the song released for the promotion of the movie 'Masterney' has been removed from YouTube and social media.  

Singer Durgesh Thapa and actress and producer Priyanka Karki issued separate statements on Friday night, publicly apologizing after the song was accused of tarnishing the dignity of the teaching profession.  

Singer Durgesh Thapa informed that he has removed the 'Masterney' song from his official YouTube channel and other social media platforms, respecting the sentiments of his audience and well-wishers.  

He stated that teachers are the guides and respected figures of society and apologized for unintentionally hurting anyone's feelings with content created for entertainment. He also pledged to come up with more responsible and excellent creations in the future.

Similarly, actress Priyanka Karki also issued a statement clarifying that the song was not part of the movie's main storyline but was purely made for promotion. She mentioned that there was no intention to negatively impact respected professions and personalities through her artistry and apologized for the unintentional mistake.  

Karki stated that she has taken this incident as an important lesson for self-correction and will be more sensitive, responsible, and aware when choosing creations in the future.
Immediately after the song's release, various educational stakeholders including the Nepal Teachers' Association and the general public strongly objected to its lyrics and presentation.  

Due to strong criticism on social media alleging that the song diminished the dignity of teachers, the production team and artists ultimately decided to remove the song and apologize. The song contained double entendres that insulted the teaching profession and was offensive towards teachers.