Published 21:15 IST, April 11th 2020

Masakali 2.0 row: Badshah says composer AR Rahman 'liked' his Humma Humma remix

After the Delhi 6 makers slammed the latest remix version of Masakali, now rapper Badshah has reacted to the controversy. Read details —

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 latest remix version of Delhi 6's famous 'Masakali' song is drawing flak for its lyrics and overall execution. After 'Delhi 6' makers slammed song, w rapper Badshah has reacted to controversy.

Speaking to a leading tabloid, Badshah said that 'comparisons are inevitable' and revealed that AR Rahman praised remix version of 'Humma Humma' by him. He furr added that y were at an event when Rahman called him from or end of room to tell him that he really liked remixed version of Humma. For those unaware, AR Rahman was first to slam Masakali 2.0 and wrote that with ' shortcuts and sleepless nights, original song was created with over 200 musicians and 365 days of brainstorming.'

Delhi Metro takes a dig at Masakali 2.0, tweets 'thing beats original track'

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Badshah who recently remixed a song called 'Genda Phool', was also engulfed in controversy when he was accused of plagiarism.  Bengali folk artiste Ratan Kahar on Wednesday said he was happy after talking to rapper Badshah, who had weaved lines of his folk song into 'Genda Phool' music video and is w looking forward to collaborating with him, leaving behind any controversy or bitterness.

Kahar confirmed that he has received Rs 5 lakh from Badshah on March 6, but said that more than monetary help, he is happy to get recognized as original lyricist of Bengali folk song.

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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra slams 'Masakali 2.0' yet again, calls it 'painful & beyond remedy'

Coming back to Masakali, original track from Sonam Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan's Delhi 6 was sung by Mohit Chauhan, written by Prasoon Joshi, while music of song was composed by A.R. Rahman. However, Masakali 2.0 is sung by Tulsi Kumar and Sachet Tandon, while music is composed by Tanishk Bagchi. 

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21:15 IST, April 11th 2020