Indian music industry has often been surrounded by controversies for making remake songs. So, here's the list of popular Bollywood songs that are actually copied from Pakistani hits.
India, a country with a rich cultural heritage, has a diverse and vibrant music industry that reflects the nation's cultural tapestry. From classical ragas and folk tunes to Bollywood hits and contemporary genres, Indian music is a unifying force that transcends boundaries and touches the hearts of millions worldwide. It continues to evolve, preserving its traditional roots while embracing modern trends. With the advent of technology and the rise of non-film music, artists have found new platforms to express their creativity and connect with audiences like never before.
The rise of Bollywood, the Hindi-language film industry, played a pivotal role in popularising Indian music both nationally and internationally. The integration of music into Indian films created a unique blend of art and entertainment, leading to the creation of iconic songs and memorable soundtracks. However, over the years, a popular trend that has emerged in Bollywood music is the remake of classic and iconic songs. These remakes take old melodies, infuse them with modern elements, and present them to a new generation of listeners. And the trend of remaking popular Pakistani songs in Bollywood has created a fascinating blend of musical diversity. But it has also garnered a lot of criticism from the general public. So, let's take a look at the Hindi songs that are remakes of popular Pakistani songs.
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Pasoori Nu song from the film, Satyaprem Ki Katha starring Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan gained immense popularity after it got released in 2023. The song was sung by Arijit Singh and Tulsi Kumar. However, the song, Pasoori Nu from Coke Studio Pakistan served as the inspiration for the Indian version of the song. Originally, it was sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill. The entire song's meaning has been altered by the remake. Unlike the original, which is a melancholy song, the song in Satyapem Ki Katha is a love song
The song, Raske Qmar from the film Badshaho, which features Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz, is a copy of the incredibly well-known Qwaali singer Nushrat Sateh Ali Khan's song, Mere Rashke Qamar. The Bollywood version of the song, which was performed by Nushrat Fateh Ali Khan's nephew Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, maintained the song's essence and even gave due credits to Nushrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The song, Jugni from the film, Cocktail, still mesmerises audiences. It features popular actors like Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan and Diana Pent. The song was sung by the Pakistani artist, Arif Lohar. However, the song was originally sung by the same artist in Coke Studio. But, both versions hold the power to captivate the listeners with their spirited beats and lively composition.
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The song, Halka Halka Suroor from the Fanney Khan film is a remake of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's original composition. The song's adaptation stars Rajkumar Rao and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and includes passages from the classic song performed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. It was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Divya Kumar. The Nusrat portion of the song is still present, despite the addition of fresh sections in the Fanney Khan version. The soulful melody was beautifully reimagined in Bollywood, celebrating the essence of love and its eternal charm.
Kinna Sona Tenu Rab Ne Banaya by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is the one Pakistani song that Bollywood never gets tired of reiterating. Bollywood has reproduced this song numerous times, but each time the new version falls short of the original.
Atif Aslam performed the vocals for the song, Dekhte Dekhte from the film, Batti Gul Meter Chalu. The film featured Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Do you realise that Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is the original artist behind this song? Moreover, Nusrat Saab has received credit for the Bollywood adaptation. To many people's surprise, Manoj Muntashir wrote the lyrics for this Bollywood rendition.
The song, Hawa Hawa from the film, Mubarakan was sung by popular singer, Mika Singh and Prakriti Kakar. However, originally, it was sung by Hassan Jahangir, a well-known Pakistani pop performer, in 1980. When compared to the original song from Mubakaran, this Mika Singh and Prakriti Kakar song was extremely remarkable.
Weddings are incomplete without the song, Mera Piya Ghar Aaya. It is still a hit at all the celebrations. Well, till today, the song holds the same magic as it had when it first got released in the film, Yaraana in 1995. The melodious track was sung by renowned singer, Kavita Krishnamurthy. Pakistani singer, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, however, sang the original version of the song, Mera Piya Ghar Aaya.
Remade from a Pakistani folk song, the popular Hindi song, Lambi Judaai from the film, Hero stars Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Sheshadri. To everyone's surprise, the song was orginally sung by Reshma, a Pakistani folk singer, who also sang the Bollywood version. Later on, a different rendition of Judaai appeared in Emraan Hashmi's Jannat and it was equally heartfelt.
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The song, Aahun Aahun from Love Aaj Kal that features Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone is an adaption of a traditional Pakistani song. Shaukat Ali Khan's song, Kadi Te Has Bol Ve served as the inspiration for a significant portion of the Bollywood version's lyrics.
Okay, this one is definitely unexpected. The hit song from the film, Student Of The Year, Disco Deewane, is a remake of a well-known Pakistani song from the 1980s. This song was performed by Nazia Hassan and her brother, Zoheb Hassan, who is best known for the song, Aap Jaisa Koi from the movie Qurbani (1980). Bollywood added a few words here and there to the original Disco Deewane, a party anthem. According to Karan Johar, Nazia's version served as his inspiration.
For her 1998 album, Roshni, Hadiqa Kiani sang, Boohey Baariyan, with lyrics penned by her mother. And in 2022, Kanika Kapoor released an Indian version of the song. However, it failed to grab much attention and did not go down well with the audience.
The popular song, Naach Punjaaban from the film, Jugjugg Jeeyo became a party anthem. The hook step of the dance number grabbed a lot of attention and became a hit among movie lovers. However, do you know originally, the song belonged to the Pakistani singer, Abrarul Haq? The song was made for the Pakistani film, Kaun Banega Karorpati, 2002.
Did you know that the song, Tujhe Bhoolna Toh Chaha by Jubin Nautiyal and Rochak Kohli (2021) was actually a ripoff of a Pakistani song. Originally, it was sung by the popular Pakistani singer, Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi in Coke Studio. The song was copied verbatim from Pakistani music, including the lyrics.
The song, Aadat from the Emran Hasmi starrer film, Kalyug was sung by Atif Aslam. However, originally, the song belonged to a Pakistan band named, Jal. It was formed by music composer, Goher Mumtaz. Moreover, the song, Aadat was released by the band in December 2003, two years before the film, Kalyug was released.
The Indian music industry has produced some amazing songs. However, many of the popular songs are remakes of Pakistani songs. What do you think about it? Let us know!
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