Some comments even mocked India’s creative deficit
The newly released Bollywood song ‘Danger’ is drawing immense criticism online, with many viewers calling it a direct copy of Mannat Murad’s wedding OST ‘Laal Suit’.
Pakistani audiences point out the uncanny similarities between the two tracks, noting that the melody and lyrical structure are almost identical.
‘Danger’ is from Param Sundari.
In ‘Danger,’ Janhvi Kapoor appears in a deep red silk saree while performing alongside Sidharth Malhotra.
This resembled Iqra Aziz’s red attire from ‘Laal Suit’.
Iqra’s performance in the original OST had gained massive popularity, as she appeared in a striking red anarkali, dancing next to Talha Chahour and Rabia Kulsoom.
‘Danger’ appears to repeat the same imagery, prompting accusations of Bollywood’s alleged habit of borrowing without acknowledgement.
On social media, comments from angry Pakistani fans flooded in, branding the industry as “Copywood” and mocking its lack of originality.
One fan bluntly wrote that Bollywood is “a chapa factory”, while another questioned whether the industry produces anything truly original anymore.
Some comments even mocked India’s creative deficit with harsher words, highlighting deep-rooted frustration over cultural appropriation.
Observers note that this is not the first instance of Pakistani music being borrowed or rebranded for an Indian audience.
Past controversies have included tracks like ‘Bol Kaffara’, ‘Nach Punjab’, ‘Bheega Bheega December’, and ‘Disco Deewane’.
All of these songs were reused in Bollywood films.
Watch ‘Danger’
In 2022, Abrar-ul-Haq also accused Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions of using his song ‘Nach Punjaban’ in Jugjugg Jeeyo without permission.
That dispute was eventually settled when T-Series claimed they had acquired official rights, and Abrar later received credit for the remake.
Similarly, Nazia Hassan’s classic ‘Disco Deewane’ was repackaged in Student of the Year in 2012, sparking debates about Bollywood’s recycling practices.
Singer Omer Nadeem also raised objections in 2023 when Sonu Nigam’s ‘Sun Zara’ was compared to his 2009 song ‘Aey Khuda’.
He publicly remarked that, while he no longer cared much for recognition, a little credit would show respect for originality.
For many Pakistani fans, ‘Danger’ feels like yet another reminder that their cultural output is continuously replicated without fair acknowledgement.
Whether Bollywood admits to these influences or not, public opinion is increasingly leaning toward calling out these repeated creative borrowings.
The growing frustration shows how protective fans have become about Pakistani music, particularly when songs like ‘Laal Suit’ are so popular.
Watch ‘Laal Suit’
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