It is not uncommon for artists to seek inspiration from their peers in the industry. Remember when celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani found himself in a soup after the picture he took of Kiara Advani resembled one by photographer Marie Barsch?
Then the creators of ‘Devi’ were slammed for allegedly plagiarizing the basic plot line of the movie. This time, it’s Anu Malik who has been accused of plagiarism.
Just yesterday, Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat won the nation’s first Olympic medal in artistic gymnastics. That was when their flag was raised and their national anthem Hatikvah was played. It was then that Indians the world over noticed the uncanny resemblance the anthem had with Anu Malik’s song from a 1996 movie.
Israel won their second ever Gold at Olympics and Indians ended up remembering Anu Malik 😂pic.twitter.com/AA5Gzppqd1
— Anushree Roy (@AnushreeRoy7) August 1, 2021
The song Mera Mulk Mera Desh from ‘Diljale’ has allegedly copied the melody of Israel’s national anthem, reports TOI. People online had a field day roasting Malik for blatant plagiarism of the music. Take a look at some of the jokes and memes that surfaced online-
Israel's National Anthem to Anu Malik pic.twitter.com/8yUAQBhC8g
— Ishtiyaque🇵🇸 (@Ixhtiyaque) August 1, 2021
Anu Malik after copying national anthem of Israel for his song mera mulk mera desh: pic.twitter.com/xPogXHk10o
— Amritanshu Tiwari 🇮🇳 (@iamanshuuuu) August 2, 2021
Did we really take 25 years to discover the original of a copied Anu Malik song ? #Diljale
— K vos S 🤔 (@khalooo) August 2, 2021
Not Some…. entirely.
I can't believe Mr #AnuMalik copied national of a country in #Diljale 😂😂😂😂😂😂.
You have to salute nonchalant attitude of this man. Extent of his "Inspiration" is unparalleled
I don't think anyone anyone else in this world, have done this before. https://t.co/WsFRuUSJY6
— Sumit Kumar Roy (@penofSUMIT) August 1, 2021
Everytime a country wins Gold 🥇 at Olympics and its National Anthem plays
Anu Malik 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/CUnwY5rRME— Dr. Manita V (@DrManita) August 1, 2021
Anu Malik after watching Israeli National Anthem being played on TV – pic.twitter.com/DfCoUeq2ZR
— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) August 1, 2021
#AnuMalik actually copied the Israeli National Anthem for Mera Mulk Mera Desh Song from #Diljale (1996) ??? pic.twitter.com/u3rGHlBNDF
— maadalaadlahere (@maadalaadlahere) August 2, 2021
Indians to #AnuMalik after hearing #ISR national anthem pic.twitter.com/PmDHbZCE3M
— Laluwitharana #Tokyo2020 (@laluwitharana) August 1, 2021
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