AR Rahman takes a dig at Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria's Masakali 2.0: Enjoy the original
AR Rahman, who composed the original song Masakali from Delhi-6, took a dig at Tanisk Bagchi's remix starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria.
On Wednesday, Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria released their new music video Masakali 2.0. Originally composed by AR Rahman for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Delhi-6, the new song has been remixed by Tanishk Bagchi.
Ever since Masakali 2.0 has been released, it is receiving negative response from original Masakali fans on Twitter. AR Rahman also took to the micro-blogging platform to take a dig at the remixed version. Sharing a link to his song, he wrote, "Enjoy the original."
Along with the link, he also tweeted a statement which read, "No short cuts, properly commissioned, sleepless nights, writes and re-writes. Over 200 musicians, 365 days of creative brainstorming with the aim to produce music that can last generations. A team of a Director, a Composer and a Lyricist supported by actors, dance directors and a relentless film crew. - Lots of love and prayers A.R. Rahman (sic)."
Enjoy the original #Masakali https://t.co/WSKkFZEMB4@RakeyshOmMehra @prasoonjoshi_ @_MohitChauhan pic.twitter.com/9aigZaW2Ac A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 8, 2020
The original song's lyricist, Prasoon Joshi, also tweeted to express his feelings on the remix. He wrote, "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 (sic)."
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
Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wrote, "#Delhi6 the movie & it’s songs created with so much Luv & passion , let’s save the original creations for generations to come. #saynotoRemixes (sic)."
#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
Swanand Kirkire shared a meme which had an injured pigeon and wrote, "Masakali massacred (sic)."
Masakaali Massacred ! https://t.co/YFXHgnTJit Swanand Kirkire (@swanandkirkire) April 8, 2020
Watch Masakali from Delhi-6 here:
While the original song was sung by Mohit Chouhan, Masakali 2.0 has been sung by Tulsi Kumar and Sachet Tandon. The new song is being criticised hugely on social media. Delhi-6's Masakali features Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.
The Masakali 2.0 music video features Marjaavaan couple Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria, who break into a lavish hotel room after getting drenched in the rain.
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