AR Rahman criticised for his version of Kazi Nazrul Islam's patriotic song

Netizens are criticising A R Rahman for the famous song Karar Oi Louho Kopat originally penned by Kazi Nazrul Islam. The song is being used in the war film Pippawhich stars Ishaan Khattar, Mrunal Thakur and others, reports Times of India.

People complained on social media that the version of the song used in the film has changed the essence of the song. Over the years several musicians have rendered different versions of this famous patriotic song, keeping the song intact.
But this time, people feel that the soul of the song has lost its essence, with its version in Pippa.

One netizen wrote, "What is this? Is this some kind of a joke #arrahman? This is not even a deconstruction of the popular Nazrulgeeti #Kararoilouhokopaat from the film #pippa. I would request everyone to raise our voices against this eccentricity (sic)."

Music composer Debojyoti Mishra said, "We're all familiar with A.R. Rahman as a genius composer and a thoughtful individual. Personally, he's a good friend of mine. However, it's distressing to discover that the iconic song of the legendary rebel poet and composer, Kazi Nazrul Islam, has been brutally murdered. Like many others, I'm deeply shocked by this tragedy. It's a nightmarish scenario, and even as a standalone piece, the impact is truly."

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