'Genda Phool' row: Rapper Badshah transfers Rs 5 lakhs to Ratan Kahar; Read

Bengali folk artist Ratan Kahar is currently in limelight over Genda Phool plagiarism row.  As per reports, Ratan Kahar has created all-time Bengali folk-pop hit titled ‘Boroloker Biti Lo’ in year 1972 along with many or folk songs that were reported to be a super hit.

According to reports, rapper Badshah has kept his promise of helping artist and has transferred Rs 5 lakh to veteran folk artist's account amid lockdown. It was said that on Monday, Badshah’s team transferred money to Ratan Kahar’s bank account and it was also said that Ratan Kahar is extremely happy to receive money. He even went on to thank Badshah for his gesture over a call. He also invited Badshah to come over to his place in Siuri when lockdown is over.

latest song of Badshah titled ‘Genda Phool’ features Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, however, song has drawn in a lot of controversies. As per reports, Badshah’s song didn’t go well with audience because line in song ‘Boroloker Biti Lo’ was from Ratan Kahar’s original song. it was also reported that rapper did t give any credits to folk singer.

According to reports, song was originally written by a Ratan Kahar, a Bengali folk artist, and was released in year 1976. Netizens were most upset because song ‘Genda Phool’ was uploaded on YouTube and lyrics were credited to Badshah. However, after facing a major criticism by netizens, YouTube changed it and mentioned saying that song is based on a Bengali folk song.

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