'Bala' makers in legal trouble again, Dr. Zeus slams Badshah over 'Don’t Be Shy' remake
File image Dr. Zeus, Badshah and 'Don’t Be Shy' poster
Ayushmann Khurana starrer 'Bala' has landed itself in a new controversy. The makers recently released a revised version of the hit song 'Don't Be Shy' which is originally credited to Brit artists Rouge and Dr Zeus.Now the 'Jugni Ji' singer has blamed the makers that the song was taken without seeking his permission.
On Friday evening, the track was dropped, however, this didn't go well as the original composer of the song Dr. Zeus took to his Twitter to express his anger.
He tweeted, "Are u guys taking the piss @sonymusicindia @MaddockFilms @Its_Badshah @SonyMusicUK @SachinJigar Live wen did u compose don’t b shy & kangna.. more to the point how dare u guys briding off ma old hits & fuckin them up??? Ya need to get original, My lawyers will b in touch"
Replying to his tweet, Badshah who composed the new version in the movie ' Bala', said,"I am aware of the situation around ‘Don't be shy’. I want to start by saying that I love And respect @drzeusworld paaji immensely & he knows it. He has the right to get angry with me because he’s my senior & ive learnt a lot from him. And he is the last person id want (contd)"
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''to go through something like this. I understood the song, which has been recreated by my dear friends Sachin Jigar, only after making sure we had the necessary rights. But even if there is any misunderstanding, I will make sure it is deleted as soon as possible. I support Zeus Paaji''.
The new song has been sung by Badshah and Shalmali Kholgade, with music by Sachin-Jigar. Mellow D and Badshah have written down additional lyrics for the song. Watch the movie trailer here
Ayushmaan's film has been courting controversies ever since the first trailer came out. Makers of 'Ujda Chaman' have reportedly planned to move the court as both movies with the same theme will be seen clashing at theBox office.
Makers of 'Bala' had earlier planned to release the film on November 15 but preponed it to November 7 - a day before 'Ujda Chaman' is set to release.
'Bala', which also features Yami Gautam and Bhumi Pednekar, is scheduled to release on November 7, 2019.