The songs from the upcoming film `Bad Newz` starring Vicky Kaushal, Ammy Virk and Triptii Dimri have been the talks of the town. After `Tauba Tauba` and `Jaanam`, the makers have now dropped the remake of the classic 90s song `Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam`. The original song is from the film `Duplicate` and was picturised on Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Sonali Bendre. The original song was sung by Udit Narayan and Alk Yagnik.
The new version of `Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam` is picturised on the lead characters of `Bad Newz` and narrates the complications of their bond. The film narrates the story of Triptii becoming pregnant with Vicky and Ammy Virk`s kids at the same time. It is a rare condition. The film takes a funny route while addressing this rare condition.
The reimagined version retains the vocals by the original singers and is recreated by Lijo George and DJ Chetas. “Javed Akhtar`s lyrics, set to Anu Malik`s original composition, this new version brings a modern twist to a timeless favorite that will capture your heart,” reads the brief of the reimagined version. The song refers to Vicky Kaushal`s character as Mehboob while Ammy Virk is the Sanam to Triptii`s character.
However, netizens are divided over the use of a classic song for `Bad Newz`.
Check out netizen reactions:
A user wrote, “Ruined a classic srk song. i’m surprised kjo allowed this … atleast the other songs from the movie are originals and not bad at all! but why touch a beautiful memorable melody….”
“Why do they have to ruin my favorite childhood song like this?” read another comment.
“bhai chatgpt se likhwa lo lyrics, purane gaanon ko baksh do,” wrote a user.
Another user wrote, “Thanks for keeping udit ji’s vocals intact”.
a fan wrote, “Can’t imagine this song without SRK Juhi Sonali grooving in it, sorry. Too struck in the 90s.”
“RIP to one of my favourite songs again…😂😂..why can`t they use the original one…we know it anyway that it is not yours…and ur own creativity spoils the way it was loved for years…” another fan wrote.