Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s Besharam Rang from their upcoming film Pathaan has been embroiled in controversy since its release. Song drew ire for its visual presentation, striking saffron-coloured bikini Deepika donned and its ‘vulgar’ appeal.

Now, Indian media and users are comparing it to Sajjad Ali song, after singer shared video on his Instagram. Makers have also been accused of plagiarism as social media users dub both Pathaan songs, Besharam Rang and Jhoome Jo Pathaan, to be copy of different tracks.

Taking to his Instagram on December 26, Ali had shared clip writing, “After listening to new movie’s song, it reminded me of my song I released 26 years ago, Ab Ke Hum Bichare. Enjoy!” In video, Ali goes on to say, “Main YouTube pe kuch nayi filmon ka music sun raha toh mujhe apna 25-26 saal purana ek ganna yaad aaya. Aap logon ko sunate hai.” He then begins crooning track.

After his video made rounds, social media users started drawing comparisons between Sajjad’s rendition of Mehdi Hasan ghazal and Besharam Rang. Convinced that it sounds similar to Pathaan track, user wrote, “This sounds like Besharam Rang from Pathaan.” Another added, “Besharam song based on Sajjad Ali music composition. Indians always pirate our music composition and do not give credit.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 04 2023

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