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Kumar Taurani says Shobha Kapoor earned extra Rs 25 crore from ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ in ‘Crew’
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:17 AM
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Producer Kumar Taurani disclosed that Shobha Kapoor gained an additional Rs 25 crore from the recreated song ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ featured in the film ‘Crew’, and urged that every movie should include recreated tracks.
Kumar Taurani, a senior figure at T‑Series, revealed in a recent interview that Shobha Kapoor earned an extra Rs 25 crore from the inclusion of the recreated song “Choli Ke Peeche” in the Bollywood film “Crew”. The comment highlights the financial impact of using popular retro tracks in contemporary movies.
According to Taurani, the revenue boost came directly from the song’s popularity, which translated into higher music rights sales and increased streaming earnings for the production house. He did not disclose the exact breakdown but emphasized the figure as a clear indicator of the commercial value of such recreations.
Taurani also made a broader statement, asserting that “EVERY film should have recreated songs”. He argued that revisiting classic hits can attract audiences across generations and provide a reliable source of ancillary income.
The remarks were reported by Bollywood Hungama, reflecting ongoing debates within the industry about the balance between originality and commercial strategy in film music.
According to Taurani, the revenue boost came directly from the song’s popularity, which translated into higher music rights sales and increased streaming earnings for the production house. He did not disclose the exact breakdown but emphasized the figure as a clear indicator of the commercial value of such recreations.
Taurani also made a broader statement, asserting that “EVERY film should have recreated songs”. He argued that revisiting classic hits can attract audiences across generations and provide a reliable source of ancillary income.
The remarks were reported by Bollywood Hungama, reflecting ongoing debates within the industry about the balance between originality and commercial strategy in film music.