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Odisha Textbooks Feature Bollywood Songs, Sparking Controversy
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 05:02 AM
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The inclusion of popular Bollywood songs like 'Nimbooda' and 'Rind Posh Maal' in textbooks in Odisha has ignited a controversy.
A debate has emerged in Odisha concerning the content of school textbooks, specifically the inclusion of Bollywood song lyrics. Reports indicate that popular Hindi film songs have found their way into educational materials for students in the state.
The specific songs mentioned as being part of the curriculum include 'Nimbooda' and 'Rind Posh Maal'. The decision to incorporate these particular songs into textbooks has become a focal point of the ongoing discussion and criticism.
This development has led to a row, with various stakeholders questioning the pedagogical relevance and appropriateness of using mainstream Bollywood music in academic texts. The exact nature of the controversy and the specific objections raised are currently under scrutiny.
The specific songs mentioned as being part of the curriculum include 'Nimbooda' and 'Rind Posh Maal'. The decision to incorporate these particular songs into textbooks has become a focal point of the ongoing discussion and criticism.
This development has led to a row, with various stakeholders questioning the pedagogical relevance and appropriateness of using mainstream Bollywood music in academic texts. The exact nature of the controversy and the specific objections raised are currently under scrutiny.