KRK calls Omer Nadeem 'flop, frustrated singer' after being called out for plagiarism

Despite singer Sonu Nigam's apology, producer fails to acknowledge any similarities between 'Sun Zara' and 'Aye Khuda'

T-Series, India’s “largest” record label that has come under fire multiple times over plagiarism accusations, recently dropped Sun Zara, a track by Sonu Nigam, DJ Sherizwood, Nitish Chandra and Kamaal Rashid Khan (KRK). The song became the talk of the town after Pakistani singer Omer Nadeem shared a video comparing it to his 2009 track, Aye Khuda, requesting the makers to at least “toss a little credit” to the original.

Following this, instead of doubling down on his mistake like most, Nigam, the renowned Indian singer, acknowledged the similarities between the two song and apologized to Nadeem. He held that he had “nothing to do with this,” and had he heard Aye Khuda, he wouldn’t have ever complied to KRK’s request to sing Sun Zara.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Omer Nadeem (@omernadeem)

Irrespective of Nigam’s apology, KRK has now shared a disrespectful tweet, calling Nadeem a “flop, frustrated” singer who’s “doing this drama” for publicity. Needless to say, the producer is getting flak for his statement on X, with many internet users calling him out for lacking “integrity”, especially after Nigam’s graceful response.

“I came to know that Pakistani Singer Omer Nadeem is accusing me [of copying] his song. This flop frustrated singer is doing this drama to get little publicity because he knows well that today, nobody can copy even few seconds of any song, forget to copy full song,” reads KRK’s tweet.

I came to know that Pakistani Singer Omer Nadeem is accusing me to copy his song. This flop frustrated singer is doing this drama to get little publicity. Because he knows well that today, nobody can copy even few seconds of any song, forget to copy full song.

— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) December 17, 2023

“Ajkal bollywood chal hi copy paste pa raha hae. Ap ka liya ya knsa koi nai bat hae (These days Bollywood is running on copy-paste. This should be nothing new for you),” a user quipped. “You copied the song, there’s literally no way for you to deny it. It’s exactly the same and even Sonu Nigam has gracefully apologized for it. That’s the difference between you and real artists – integrity,” another held.

While an Indian user consoled KRK by commenting, “Let them bark, buddy,” several came to Nadeem’s defense. “Just listen to the song that came 14 years earlier, @Pankaj41627, don't be a blind follower but a rational one!” a user urged. “Because of you [KRK], Sonu Nigam had to apologise. Please don’t do this again,” a fan requested.

“Accept it KRK, you copied the song and give him credit,” another insisted. “You are talking as if Bollywood has never copied Pakistani songs,” one more reminded the actor.

When responding to Nadeem, Nigam had shared on X, "Just so you all know, I have nothing to do with this. I was requested to do the song by KRK, who is my neighbour in Dubai, and couldn't refuse him, even though I don't sing for everyone. If I had heard Omer's version, I would have never sung it."

 

 

 

 

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Nadeem, agreeing with the famed musician, commented on his tweet, "I agree with you, I never mentioned in my statement anywhere that you did this. The news took a different turn like it always does. I've grown up listening to your songs and have learned a lot from you. I am your huge fan. Love you!"

He continued, "As far as the 'actual characters' involved in this drama are concerned, they're not even on my radar. Mentioning them would be like giving a goldfish a lecture on quantum physics – pointless – and they wouldn't get it anyway. I'd just keep the focus on things that actually matter."

The interaction didn't stop there. Nigam, true to his name, stated further in Hindi, "You sang this better than I did. I apologise that I did not hear your song. I heard it now. What an exceptional song and you definitely sang it better than I did. Keep it up. More blessings to you. InshAllah, may you receive more honour due to this. Lots of love and prayers."

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