📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Bollywood Hungama
Entertainment
Lyricist Sameer Anjaan accuses Dhurandhar of ruining classic songs
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
👁 8
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan publicly criticised music composer Dhurandhar, saying his recent treatment has damaged beloved old songs.
Veteran Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan has taken to public platforms to denounce music composer Dhurandhar for what he describes as the destruction of classic songs. Anjaan, whose career spans several decades, said that Dhurandhar's recent arrangements have altered the original essence of beloved tracks, effectively erasing their cultural value.
The criticism was voiced without any specific song titles, but Anjaan emphasized that the trend of re‑creating old melodies in a distorted form threatens the legacy of Indian music. He urged creators to respect the original compositions rather than reshaping them beyond recognition.
Industry observers note that such disputes are not uncommon when classic works are reinterpreted for modern audiences. However, Anjaan's remarks highlight growing concerns among veteran artists about preserving the integrity of India's musical heritage.
No response from Dhurandhar has been recorded at the time of this report, and the debate is expected to continue within the entertainment community.
The criticism was voiced without any specific song titles, but Anjaan emphasized that the trend of re‑creating old melodies in a distorted form threatens the legacy of Indian music. He urged creators to respect the original compositions rather than reshaping them beyond recognition.
Industry observers note that such disputes are not uncommon when classic works are reinterpreted for modern audiences. However, Anjaan's remarks highlight growing concerns among veteran artists about preserving the integrity of India's musical heritage.
No response from Dhurandhar has been recorded at the time of this report, and the debate is expected to continue within the entertainment community.