Masakali 2.0

"Masakali 2.0" is an Indian recreated version of 2009 Indian film Delhi-6 's song "Masakali". It is recreated by Tanishk Bagchi in the voice of Sachet Tandon and Tulsi Kumar. The original song was sung by Mohit Chauhan, composed by A.R.Rahman and written by Prasoon Joshi. The original song was picturised on Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor while "Masakali 2.0" was picturised on Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria.[1]

"Masakali 2.0"
Single by Tanishk Bagchi, Tulsi Kumar and Sachet Tandon
LanguageHindi
ReleasedApril 8, 2020 (2020-04-08)
Recorded2019
StudioTanishk
GenreRomantic
Length3:13
LabelT-Series
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Bhushan Kumar

Background

The song was initially planned to be a part of the 2019 film Marjaavaan, but was released as an independent single instead.[2]

Release and music video

The teaser and poster of the single was released by T-Series on its social handles on 7 April 2020. The video was directed by Adil Shaikh. It shows Malhotra and Sutaria enjoying in a hotel suite. The set is similar to Marjaavaan.

Personnel
  • Artist: Tanishk Bagchi ft. Sachet Tandon and Tulsi Kumar
  • Starring: Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria
  • Music, lyrics and compostion: Tanishk Bagchi
  • Cinematography: Om Prakash
  • Producer: Bhushan Kumar
  • Label: T-Series

Note
  • All credits for the personnel can be found on the description of the song's official music video on YouTube.[3]

Critical response

It was released on 8 April 2020, and received over 15 millon views in the first 24 hours of its release on YouTube. As of 26 May 2020, the single has received over 40 million views in YouTube, including the official video, lyrical video and audio song on the platform.

The song was met with severe negative criticism from the audience and the actors alike. Bagchi was severely criticized for remaking the song in a new way. There is a huge number of memes which shows negative response from the audience. The original composer A.R.Rahman, original lyricist Prasoon Joshi and others of the original team also criticized the recreation.[4][5][6][7][8]

References
  1. "Tanishk Bagchi Is Remaking Our Favourite 'Masakali' & Fans Want To Report This Crime". www.mensxp.com. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  2. "'Marjaavaan': Makers to recreate Sonam Kapoor's 'Delhi-6' song 'Masakali'? - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  3. Masakali 2.0 ft. Sidharth Malhotra, Tara Sutaria, Tanishk Bagchi, Sachet Tandon, Tulsi Kumar, Mohit Chauhan, A.R.Rahman, Official Video, retrieved 2020-04-28
  4. "Will the real slim shady please stand up?". The Indian Express. 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  5. Bhandary, Shrishaila. "People turn up Neha Kakkar and Tanishk Bagchi's works into memes after Masakali 2.0". Republic World. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  6. "What really made A R Rahman angry about Masakali 2.0?". The Indian Express. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  7. "Sidharth Malhotra Breaks Silence On Masakali 2.0 Controversy; Reveals It Was Originally A Promotional Song For Marjaavaan". Desimartini. 2020-04-13. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  8. "Sonu Nigam Slams Makers Of Masakali 2.0 For Recreating AR Rahman's song". Desimartini. 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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