Creators Of The Original ‘Masakali’ React To The Recreated Version By Tanishk Bagchi

Yesterday, the Masakali 2.0 song featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria was released. Produced by T-Series, the remake has music by Tanishk Bagchi and is sung by Tulsi Kumar and Sachet Tandon, reports Hindustan Times.

The actors’ looks are reminiscent of their 2019 film ‘Marjaavaan’ and the set has a striking resemblance to the one in the Humma remix in the 2017 film ‘Ok Jaanu’. Take a look.

A lot of fans are in agreement that the trend of tampering with classic Bollywood numbers needs to end. Many have criticized the remake for its lack of creativity, shallow lyrics and cringe-worthy video.

According to NDTV, A.R. Rahman, the composer of the original ‘Masakali’ from 2009 film ‘Delhi 6’ starring Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor has reacted to the recreated version by urging music enthusiasts to enjoy the original.

Enjoy the original #Masakali https://t.co/WSKkFZEMB4@RakeyshOmMehra @prasoonjoshi_ @_MohitChauhan pic.twitter.com/9aigZaW2Ac

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 8, 2020

Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, lyricist (and creator of the word ‘Masakali’) Prasoon Joshi, and singer Mohit Chauhan who teamed up to create the original song have also spoken up against the remix on Twitter.

All songs written for #Delhi6 including #Masakali close to heart,sad to see when original creation of @arrahman @prasoonjoshi_ &singer @_MohitChauhan insensitively utilised. Upto the conscience of @Tseries. Hopefully the fans will stand for originality. @RakeyshOmMehra

— Prasoon Joshi (@prasoonjoshi_) April 8, 2020

#Delhi6 the movie & it’s songs created with so much Luv & passion , let’s save the original creations for generations to come. #saynotoRemixes https://t.co/QIKqYRKiPl

— Rakeysh Mehra (@RakeyshOmMehra) April 9, 2020

#Masakali #Delhi6 Created with love & passion an iconic song that has to be preserved. Beware of the re- mix it will damage your eardrums https://t.co/9NJGza2Vfo

— Rakeysh Mehra (@RakeyshOmMehra) April 9, 2020

Here is how everyone reacted to the music maestro’s tweet.

Thalaivarr is angry 😀

— SudhirSrinath (@SudhirSrinath) April 8, 2020

Sir I beg you please stop that monster from destroying more classics. Take him to court and drag him publicly.

— CNK (@jacknjohnnie) April 8, 2020

Savage mode 🔥

— ArunAshok (@arun661) April 8, 2020

#Delhi6 music was incredible- loved masakali but rehna tu is still my FAV! 🌟🎶

— Anushka Arora (@Anushka_Arora) April 8, 2020

ORIGINAL IS ORIGINAL SIR! ❤️🙏🏼

— Rakshita Suresh (@rakshitaasuresh) April 8, 2020

the copyrights is with the music label..and thats why they are remaking songs without music composer's permission..this is totally a bad trend

— Devanayagam (@Devanayagam) April 8, 2020

Do you think that the original has been butchered or did you enjoy the new beats? Tell us.

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