Neha Kakkar's 'Candy Shop' faces massive backlash online; calls it 'cringe'

Mumbai: Singers Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar are getting slammed on social media after the release of their song Candy Shop. Netizens were irked by the song, the lyrics, and even the choreography. They labelled it 'cheap' and 'cringe'. 

The song was released on December 15. Soon after, it faced criticisms. They opined that the song was a failed attempt at mimicking the aesthetics seen in international pop. "Tony Kakkar songs are all about saying one word 100 times in a 2-minute song. It is getting unbearable at this point. Neha Kakkar tries her best to look cute, but she ends up looking cringe every single time," said one individual. 

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Another commented, "Neha Kakkar is trying her best to become like an international pop star, but she looks very cringe and is just handing out lollipops to everyone in the name of lyrics." A third person stated, "What in the world is this crap by #NehaKakkar? Moreover, why she's trying to be fake KOREAN..? She's landed in between, not Indian nor Korean feel in the song."

Some netizens even started comparing her to controversial artists and figures in the country. They claimed she was trying too hard and it wasn't working. 

"Neha Kakkar has almost fallen to Dhinchak Pooja's level of talent. Hard to believe she's the same artist who used to rule the Indian music charts just 7-8 years ago," said one netizen. Another person stated, "Trying to copy Hollywood singers like Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, she looks so cringe and stupid. On top of that, the music is so crap" One comment even labelled the song 'a Cheap copy of BLACKPINK'."

A netizen asked, "Seriously, what is wrong with Neha Kakkar? Has she lost the plot and actually believes she is giving some K-pop vibe?"

Neha Kakkar began singing at the age of 4. Aankh Maarey, Dilbar, Hauli Hauli and Morni Banke are some of her popular tracks. She recently got into a controversy after she broke down in tears during a concert in Melbourne.