Unless, you have heard the typical casio strings in the first 10 seconds of the 1974 Mehdi Hassan classic Tere Bheege Badan Ki Khushbu Se from the film Sharafat. For example, would you think Laxmikant-Pyarelal copied Nayak Nahin Khal Nayak Hoon Main from a Pakistani film song? Probably not. There are ones which have been heard and facepalmed by a vast majority and then there are subtle and hidden gems. Indian music directors have copied Pakistani pop music more often than music from Pakistani movies, as pop music is the strength of Pakistan.Ĭounting the songs that have been copied will make this piece a tiring and lengthy read. That could also be a function of the less rampant film industry of Pakistan. Even Pakistani films have indeed copied Indian music, albeit less frequently than India has. This is not the first time an Indian film has copied Pakistani music and it won’t be the last time either. Ethicality of the issue aside, legally there is very little chance of him making something out of it as copyright laws between the two countries aren’t really in favour of the artists. The news of an Indian film plagiarising the qawwali Tajdar-e-Haram made rounds last week and Shumail Maqbool Sabri, the son of Ghulam Maqbool Sabri of Sabri brothers, has taken legal action against the producers of the film. I would not expect the original creator to be amused or flattered. Imagine a music director or a writer spending hours and hours of their time on creating something original and someone casually takes it, rephrases or re-tunes it a bit and releases it under his own name.
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However, I am not sure if plagiarism (an obvious kind of “imitation”) is the best form of flattery. Everyone will have a laugh at your expense but you might still be able to enjoy it too. Imagine a comedian friend in your group, making fun of the way you walk or the way you talk or some of your special behaviour. May his soul rest in heavens.They say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, which is partly true. He certainly lived up to his word and treaded the path less taken. He united us with Dil Dil Pakistan during turbulent times, and his tragic death has left us all heart-broken. He fell and then got up erred and then repented. It reminded us that it is not our job to judge but to act. His personal story of return to religion remains one of the most relevant stories of our age. His talks inspired many to speak, and many more will draw inspiration in the years to com More importantly, he gave hope to each and everyone of us that it’s never too late and the right path is just round the corner all we need was a little bit of effort. At a time where popular music was suicidal, self-destructive, violent, and rolling on the highway to hell, he gave us hope that there is a better tomorrow hope to find a way amidst dense forest hope that one will find a better way eventually. But his biggest gift to all of us is hope. His followers will treasure his songs, nasheeds, speeches and interviews forever. He spread love with his voice and compassion with his act. Perhaps hate never existed in his book of life and he even graciously had forgiven those who physically attacked him at the airport. Equally liked by saints and sinners, one may disagree with few of his opinions, but he cannot be hated.
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He lived under the sharp public eye, judging him for whatever he had said or did, but he feared only one Judge-the Greatest of All.Īfter his death, his songs have turned more meaningful and sermons have more relevant. I was so happy to see him up-close and personal, and the moment remains my most treasured memory of him. I had a single interaction with him in a local mosque at the time when he was trying to change his lifestyle. After all, one never expects good men to die soon. And still, knowing that it’s been more than a week since his body has been identified and handed over to his family for burial, there is a foolish thought that maybe he had found some way in the forests and will turn up alive any time, with the news channels going wild over it. I could not believe it when, during a business meeting, I first heard about him being on-board the ill-fated PK 611. A man who sang Dil Dil Pakistan (the song that literally ranks second to the National anthem), stayed true to every word of it while alive only deserves to be wrapped in a national flag at his funeral. DecemJunaid Jamshed – the voice that left many speechlessĪs I am writing this piece, preparations for his public funeral are in progress.