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Chunnari Chunnari is ‘not a remake’, new composers claim they’re paying ‘homage’ | Bollywood News

Chunnari Chunnari is ‘not a remake’, new composers claim they’re paying ‘homage’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 2, 2026 09:52 AM IST Few Bollywood songs have enjoyed the kind of enduring popularity that “Chunnari Chunnari” from Biwi No. 1 continues to command. Featuring Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen, the 1999 chartbuster remains a fan favourite even today. Amid the continued love for the original track, the makers of David Dhawan’s upcoming comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, recently unveiled a revamped version titled “Chunnari Chunnari – Let’s Go,” which has led to many controversies. ‘Paying homage to the original’ As expected, the release sparked intense debate online, with many social media users criticising the new version and questioning the need to revisit a beloved classic. Amid the backlash, music composer duo Akshay and IP have now clarified that the track should not be viewed as a remake, but rather as a tribute to the original. Speaking to Zoom, Akshay said, “We have our own term for this, which is reimagination. It is actually paying homage to the original. This is …

After a 14-year legal battle, lyricists and composers finally secure their share of royalties

After a 14-year legal battle, lyricists and composers finally secure their share of royalties

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Every time you paid for a caller tune, somebody earned from it — except often the people who wrote and composed the song. After a 14-year legal battle, a landmark ruling by the Calcutta High Court on May 8 has finally handed Indian lyricists and composers their due. As per the new mandate, telecom companies such as Vodafone Idea Limited have to secure a separate license from the Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) to commercially use songs as caller tunes and ringtones. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jumma Chumma vs Tamma Tamma: Bollywood plagiarised the same song twice, composers fought for credit | Bollywood News

Jumma Chumma vs Tamma Tamma: Bollywood plagiarised the same song twice, composers fought for credit | Bollywood News

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Music has always been an essential part of Hindi films. In fact, Indian films are uniquely known around the world for their song and dance routine, and the audience here is quite proud of it. For decades, the audience has been fed a steady diet of film songs and at one point, the popularity of film songs nearly eroded independent music in the country. This led to the dominance of film music composers. But, all power comes with great responsibility, and unfortunately, many music composers here took their audience for a ride. The idea of plagiarising songs isn’t a new one in India, and shockingly, it’s not even looked down upon. So when Bappi Lahiri and Laxmikant-Pyarelal both “took inspiration” from the same Guinean song, neither was embarrassed, but both of them called the other one “unethical” for copying the same song as them. ‘Ethics’ of plagiarism in Bollywood music There is no way this would fly in 2026, but the early 1990s were a simpler time, for there was no internet and if someone …

Alka Yagnik opens up about her hearing disorder, says she is ‘still suffering’: ‘Composers approach me, but I am unable to do it’ | Music News

Alka Yagnik opens up about her hearing disorder, says she is ‘still suffering’: ‘Composers approach me, but I am unable to do it’ | Music News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 31, 2026 01:46 PM IST Playback singer Alka Yagnik has been a celebrated name in Bollywood since the 1990s. Having sung over 22,000 songs, Alka has won two national awards and was also conferred with a Padma Bhushan. While her last project was Amar Singh Chamkila in 2024, Alka has not been able to take up many singing projects since. In June 2024, she spoke about suffering from a rare hearing disorder, and now, in an interview with NDTV, she revealed that she is still suffering from it. Alka Yagnik ‘still suffering’ from a rare hearing disorder Sharing an update on her health, Alka told NDTV that she “still suffers” from the rare hearing disorder. She shard that she has not been able to take up any new assignments due to her illness. “Composers approach me now and then. But I am not able to do it,” Alka added. In 2024, Alka Yagnik wrote a long post on Instagram sharing that she was diagnosed with a rare hearing disorder. She had written, …

The Beautiful Tune That Inspired 5 Composers To Create 10 Unforgettable Songs

The Beautiful Tune That Inspired 5 Composers To Create 10 Unforgettable Songs

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A melody first composed by legendary music director SD Burman for the 1951 film Naujawan went on to inspire a remarkable chain of songs across decades of Hindi cinema, with several prominent composers reworking the tune in different styles. The original song, “Thandi Hawaayein Lehra Ke Aayein”, sung by Lata Mangeshkar and written by Sahir Ludhianvi, became one of the most memorable musical pieces of its time. Directed by Mahesh Kaul, Naujawan featured Premnath and Nalini Jaywant in the lead roles. Notably, as many as 11 songs in the film were composed on variations of the same melodic structure. (News18 Hindi) The influence of the tune extended well beyond the original film. Composer Roshan adapted the melody for the 1954 film Chandni Chowk, directed by BR Chopra and starring Meena Kumari. The song “Tera Dil Kahan Hai, Sab Kuch Yahan Hai”, sung by Asha Bhosle, incorporated noticeable elements of Burman’s original composition, particularly in its opening notes. (News18 Hindi) The tune resurfaced again in the 1964 film Aap Ki Parchhaiyan, directed by Mohan Kumar with …

Mithoon supports AR Rahman amid backlash over ‘communal’ comment , defends composer’s right to voice his opinion

Mithoon supports AR Rahman amid backlash over ‘communal’ comment , defends composer’s right to voice his opinion

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Bollywood composer Mithoon has come out in support of music maestro AR Rahman amid the backlash the Oscar-winning composer has been facing over his recent remarks in an interview with BBC Asian Network. Rahman’s comments about shifting power dynamics in the music industry, where he said that “people who are not creative” now have the power to make decisions and suggested it “might be a communal thing”, sparked strong reactions on social media and within sections of the film industry. Bollywood composer Mithoon supports AR Rahman after the latter’s controversial remarks on power dynamics in music. Mithoon defends AR Rahman Following the criticism, AR Rahman issued a clarification through a video message on social media, stating that his words had been misunderstood and that his intent was never to hurt sentiments. As the debate continued, Mithoon defended Rahman’s right to express his views, emphasising the veteran composer’s immense contribution to Indian music. In a conversation with Mid-Day, Mithoon spoke about his admiration for Rahman and the impact he has had on the industry. “I have …

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to get married soon? Composer’s mother HINTS at latest date amid cheating scandal

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to get married soon? Composer’s mother HINTS at latest date amid cheating scandal

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Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to get married soon? Composer’s mother HINTS at latest date amid cheating scandal Home News and Gossip Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal to get married soon? Composer’s mother HINTS at latest date amid chea… Amita Muchhal, Palash’s mother, affirmed amid the rumours that everything will go according to plan. She also said that Palash had a strong relationship with Smriti’s father, which is why he personally chose to delay the wedding until the family’s mental and physical conditions improved. Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal New Wedding Date: Headlines are still dominating the private lives of music composer Palash Muchhal and vice captain Smriti Mandhana of the Indian women’s cricket team. The pair was scheduled to tie the knot on November 23, but Smriti’s father’s unexpected health concern caused the event to be postponed. Palash allegedly cheated on Smriti, according to unconfirmed allegations and purported conversation screenshots that quickly went viral. The hospital has discharged Smriti’s father. Amita Muchhal, Palash’s mother, …

Amid SHOCKING kissing controversy, composer’s ex Birva Shah is being compared with…

Amid SHOCKING kissing controversy, composer’s ex Birva Shah is being compared with…

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Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding controversy is about… Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal’s wedding postponement has come as a shock to many. For the unversed, Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal were to get married on Sunday, November 23, But it had to be called off. Why were Smrithi’s father Shrinivas Mandhana and Palash Muchhal hospitalised? The news of Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal’s wedding postponement surfaced after her father, Shrinivas Mandhana fell ill. According to reports, he suffered a heart attack. Palash Muchhal’s flirty chats with a woman EXPOSED his… Amid the ongoing drama, a woman named Mary D’Costa put out screengrabs of her chat allegedly with Palash on her Instagram stories. The screenshots allegedly shows that Palash invites her for a swim and is talking about the long-distance relationship status. Why is Palash Muchhal’s ex girlfriend Birva Shah trending? In a tweet that has gone viral, Palash Mucchal had proposed to Birva Shah against a romantic setting. It was adorned with flowers, balloons and lights. They had met when she was pursuing medicine. Why is Palash Muchhal’s …

Who is Mary D’Costa? Woman involved in Palash-Smriti Mandhana cheating allegations sparks…; EXPOSED composer’s…

Who is Mary D’Costa? Woman involved in Palash-Smriti Mandhana cheating allegations sparks…; EXPOSED composer’s…

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Palash Muchhal-Smriti Mandhana wedding The private lives of Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal have drawn a lot of interest. On November 23, 2025, the couple was scheduled to tie the knot. The pre-wedding celebration had already begun. However, rumours that Smriti’s father was not doing well and had just had a heart attack caused the wedding to be postponed. Palash was also admitted to the hospital, it was later disclosed. Palak Muchhal confirmed wedding postponement Palak Muchhal verified that Smriti’s father’s illness was the reason for the wedding’s postponement. During this time, several screenshots that allegedly showed Palash cheating on Smriti became viral. Let’s talk about the girl who accused Palash of cheating Smriti amid these allegations. Who is Mary D’Costa? Mary D’Costa, a girl, posted many screenshots of the alleged conversations she had with Palash Muchhal. The screenshots uploaded included Palash’s name and ID, but their authenticity has not been verified. Mary was about to choreograph Smriti-Palash wedding? The girl has a private profile, but there are many rumours that she works as a …

Palash CHEATED On Smriti Mandhana? Amid viral DMs’ screenshot, composer’s mother REVEALS…

Palash CHEATED On Smriti Mandhana? Amid viral DMs’ screenshot, composer’s mother REVEALS…

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Palash CHEATED On Smriti Mandhana? Amid viral DMs’ screenshot, composer’s mother REVEALS… The mother of Palash Muchhal has finally disclosed the reason behind her son’s hospital stay and broken her silence over the potential date of the postponed wedding. Smriti Mandhana was meant to have one of the most beautiful moments of her life when she was about to marry singer Palash Muchchal on November 25 (Sunday). However, the festivities were cut short when the top Indian batter’s father fell ill. The entire groom’s family has now returned to Mumbai from Sangli, as Palash also needed to be admitted to the hospital. The mother of the groom has finally disclosed the reason behind her son’s hospital stay and broken her silence over the potential date of the postponed wedding. What did Palash’s mother say? Palash Muchchal’s mother, Amita, told Hindustan Times that her son chose to delay the wedding ceremonies since he was very close to Smriti’s father. Palash ko uncle se bahut zyada attachment hai… Smriti se zyada yeh …