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Lyricist Sameer Anjaan slams Dhurandhar’s song recreations, calls them ‘Satyanash’
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
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Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan publicly condemned director Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar for reusing classic songs, saying the practice destroys original music.
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has taken to the media to denounce the musical choices in the upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar. He specifically targeted director Aditya Dhar for incorporating recreated versions of older songs into the movie’s soundtrack.
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, features several tracks that are re‑imagined versions of classic Hindi numbers. The film’s promotional material highlights these songs as a key selling point, reflecting a broader industry trend of reviving past hits.
Anjaan’s criticism was blunt: he described the recreations as "Satyanash kar diya," implying that the practice erodes the integrity of the original compositions. He urged filmmakers to respect the legacy of classic music rather than repackaging it for commercial gain.
Industry observers note that while recreated songs often draw audience attention, they also spark debates about artistic originality. Anjaan’s remarks add a prominent voice to the ongoing conversation about preserving musical heritage in contemporary cinema.
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, features several tracks that are re‑imagined versions of classic Hindi numbers. The film’s promotional material highlights these songs as a key selling point, reflecting a broader industry trend of reviving past hits.
Anjaan’s criticism was blunt: he described the recreations as "Satyanash kar diya," implying that the practice erodes the integrity of the original compositions. He urged filmmakers to respect the legacy of classic music rather than repackaging it for commercial gain.
Industry observers note that while recreated songs often draw audience attention, they also spark debates about artistic originality. Anjaan’s remarks add a prominent voice to the ongoing conversation about preserving musical heritage in contemporary cinema.