Sufi qawwal, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, was a gifted musician. There is absolutely no denying this fact. Nor does anyone forgo the fact that Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan created some of the most sensational melodies while he was alive. Be it a romantic song or his usual qawwali’s, he was absolutely magical when it came to music, so much so that, even today, 24 years after his death, his songs and his qawwali are still remembered, sung, re-sung, adapted and at times shamelessly copied, without due credits.
Indian Music Giant T-Series Plagiarizes Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Song
Only recently, T-Series, the biggest music and production giant in India, released a song featuring artists Jubin Nautiyal titled ‘Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai’. The song, a Meet Bros venture that featured Mouni Roy and Jubin in the video as well, was released yesterday without giving any credits to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as it happens to be a rip off of NFAK’s ‘Bol Kafara’. Instead, the song is being presented as an original with Sufi vocals by Danish Sabri and Jubin Nautiyal’s voice. However, listeners, even those across the border, have been savage enough to call out the plagiarizers for stealing the legend’s song without giving him any credits. An unethical practice, which we’re too aware, some of the creators from our neighbours next door, have become used to.
Recently Adapted NFAK’s Songs Across The Border
Apart from ‘Dil Ghalti Kar Betha’ two more songs from NFAK were recently adapted in India. One for upcoming movie ‘Shiddat’, named ‘Akhiyan Udeek Diyan’ was given its due credits by the composers. The song was recreated by singer Master Saleem and composer Manan Bhardwaj, who tweaked the lyrics to suit his composition and the setting of the film. However, the ethical practice was followed and NFAK was given credits for being the original composer of the mesmerizing track that even today hits differently to all those who adore Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwalis.
Another song by Neha Kakkar and Farhan Sabri adapted Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s ‘Bol Kafara’ and ‘Dulhe Ka Sehra’ for a recent collaboration, ‘Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga’ but gave necessary credits where due. The song also gave proper credits to Asim Raza and Soch The Band for the lyrics of the song and its original composition.
Over the years, we have seen Bollywood adapting and copying NFAK’s qawwalis and songs a few of which include the film ‘Yaarana’s’ famous song, ‘Mera Piya Ghar Aya’, Raja Hindustani’s song ‘Kitna Pyara Tujhay Rab Ne Banaya’ which happened to be a rip-off NFAK’s song ‘Kina Sona Tenu Rab Ne Banaya’ and another ‘Mujhe Ek Pal Chain Na Awe’ from the film Judaai that happened to be a copy of ‘Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Awe’ by the maestro himself.
It is always great to see industries appreciating other industry’s artists and creating a wider audience for their work as long as they’re given due credits.
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