Bollywood remake of Pakistani hit 'Sayonee' sparks anger on social media

Bollywood remake of Pakistani hit 'Sayonee' sparks anger on social media

(Dunya News) – Sung by famous Indian playback artist Arijit Singh, the remake of Pakistani band Junoon’s hit song ‘Sayonee’ by Bollywood’s Lucky Nadiadwala, Nitin Kumar Gupta and Abhay Singhal has sparked backlash on social media. According to details, the music of the new Sayonee song has been composed by Joy-Anjan, while Alaukik Rahi penned its lyrics.

Watch Bollywood remake of ‘Sayonee’

While reacting to the remake,Pakistani singer and composer of the original Sayonee, Salman Ahmed, has said, “When I was in college, most everyone in was singing Bollywood and western tunes on campus. Now Bollywood is singing #Junoon. #Sayonee has become the most covered, most performed #Pakistani song in the Subcontinent #Tabdeeli.”

Sayonee - Junoon (Azadi) https://t.co/9BgSPFG5sL When I was in college, most everyone in was singing Bollywood & western tunes on campus. Now #Bollywood is singing #Junoon. #Sayonee has become the most covered, most performed #Pakistani song in the Subcontinent #Tabdeeli

— salman ahmad (@sufisal) November 1, 2020

Here are some of the reactions posted by the netizens:

Is this revenge for what we did to Abhinandan? https://t.co/yKd9kaHfzd

— Quentin Quarantino (@HadesInShades) November 3, 2020

Humarey song ko srf hm bigaaar skte Hain koi or nh https://t.co/zsD9Mbxmyu

— Albatross (@Faiza_Iqbaal) November 4, 2020

Bollywood just ruined a beautiful song of ours. Cringefest https://t.co/GzWY2mWlI0

— Syed Ramiz Sami (@SyedRamizSami) November 4, 2020

Dear Pakistanis, even we Indians are not liking this. We actually find this garbage and T-Series has been well known to turn old master pieces into garbage. Such a garbage that it doesn t even deserve a dustbin

— Manpreet Singh (@montysinghg) November 3, 2020

If Pakistan goes to war with India over this. I see no wrong. https://t.co/NtEpDEhLCV

— Clive (@_vanillawallah) November 3, 2020

Watch original ‘Sayonee’ by Junoon band