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Twitter users incredulous as 'anti-Pakistan' film Bhuj recreates Noor Jehan's 'Zaalima Coca Cola'

Twitter users incredulous as 'anti-Pakistan' film Bhuj recreates Noor Jehan's 'Zaalima Coca Cola'

The upcoming Bollywood movie Bhuj: The Pride of India is loosely based on the 1971 war between Pakistan and India.
30 Jul, 2021

In a truly bizarre turn of events, celebrated Pakistani singer Noor Jehan's song 'Zaalima Coca Cola' has been recreated for an upcoming Bollywood movie that many consider "anti-Pakistan" because of the plot and rhetoric.

The movie, Bhuj: The Pride of India, is loosely based on events that occurred during the 1971 war between India and Pakistan. The trailer depicts a celebrated Indian Airforce pilot's pursuits after the Pakistan's Air Force bombs an airbase during the war. The movie stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha, and is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar in August.

The rhetoric and plot shown in the trailer demonises Pakistan. While this alone had Twitter users riled up when the trailer was released, a song from the movie called 'Zaalima Coca Cola' featuring actor Nora Fatehi left users even more enraged.

In case the song hasn't rung any bells for you yet, it is a recreated version of Noor Jehan's classic 'Zaalima Coca Cola' which was popularised again by a Coca Cola commercial sung by Meesha Shafi. The Bollywood version has given original song credits to Noor Jehan's song in the video's YouTube description and according to the licensing information under the video, it is licensed to T-Series as well as EMI Pakistan.

Twitter users weren't impressed, regardless of whether credit has been given or not. "Basically this is [a] Pakistani song copied in Bollywood’s anti Pakistan movie," said one user.

Another user commented how the song has been "conveniently taken from the Pakistani music industry from the 80s in a full-on Pakistan bashing movie".

One user showed some lyrical genius when asking Bollywood not to steal songs from Pakistan.

Another offered help writing dialogue for the "anti-Pakistan" movie since we've already supplied the song inspiration.

Not everyone was as amused though. Some users were clearly angry at the move.

"They literally butchered one of my favourite Pakistani song," tweeted one user.

Some said Bollywood should have asked for some "fantastic tea" instead of the fizzy drink, just like Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman did in 2019 when he was captured by Pakistan.

One user reminded us this isn't the first time Bollywood has "stolen Pakistani songs".

In 2019 singer Farhan Saeed slammed Bollywood composer Salim Merchant for ripping off his song 'Roiyaan'. The song 'Hawa Hawa' from the 2017 movie Mubarakan was a recreation of Hassan Jahangir's 1987 hit of the same name.

Whether the filmmakers had permission to recreate the song or not seems to be a moot point on the internet. People are more riled up by the fact that a Pakistani song is being used in a movie that is decidedly anti-Pakistan. We have to admit, it's a very strange song choice for this movie. What are your thoughts on the song?

Comments

M. Saeed Jul 30, 2021 01:29pm
Indian are short of story and song writers.l So, they plagiarise every popular Pakistani film story and song. One of the best comedy Punjabi film "Naukar wohti da" was completely copied and released even with it's translated name "Naukar biwi Ka", without any shame.
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Philosopher (From Japan) Jul 30, 2021 01:40pm
Zalimaaa!! ayeh, ooiyii...Thori Chai pila dey (Pakistani version), The Tea was Fantastic...samaj to ap gaye hon gay...
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Jul 30, 2021 01:46pm
Once a cheater, always a fraudster and trickster.
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Fastrack Jul 30, 2021 01:48pm
Disgraceful country. Top to bottom.
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Fastrack Jul 30, 2021 01:49pm
Imitation is the best form of flattery. And India's cheating and lying know no limits anyway.
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Ahsan Gul Jul 30, 2021 02:00pm
Our public must stop watching Indian movies to show loyalty and respect for our country, Pakistan. Sincerely
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Ahmed khan lehri Jul 30, 2021 02:19pm
They (indians) are shameless creatures.
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Ahmed khan lehri Jul 30, 2021 02:19pm
Shameful act of stealing.
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Ahmed khan lehri Jul 30, 2021 02:25pm
Indians can produce only genuine pornographic movies. They steal stories from Hollywood and songs from Pakistan.
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Ahmed khan lehri Jul 30, 2021 02:28pm
Incredible India is master of stealing and illusion.
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Ahmed khan lehri Jul 30, 2021 02:32pm
After getting a befitting punch on 27 February 2019, they took 30 months to make an illusioned movie without facts to boost the morale of the failed IAF and public. But that too by stealing songs from Pakistani commercials. This is really incredible India.
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Akib Mahmood Jul 30, 2021 02:42pm
99% of bollywood movies are trash, with stolen plots from Hollywood or the same battered Indian plot repeated. They've always relied on songs and latterly skin exposure to gain popularity. Again, songs largely stolen from Pakistan. The latest craze is Pakistan bashing. This movie seems to have combined all three. So it is certified trash.
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Asad Jul 30, 2021 02:50pm
It's all about business and money, if hate sells and makes money for Bollywood then they will do this business, even by copying content from Pakistan. Sensible people from both sides should reject hate, our grandparents used to be friends, schoolmates, and good neighbors so can be we now.
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Sharjeel Syed Jul 30, 2021 02:50pm
Bollywood is entirely copy paste.
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Zahoor Hussain Jul 30, 2021 02:51pm
The worst part is we will be desperate to watch this movie
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Salman Canada Jul 30, 2021 02:52pm
The Indian music industry is notorious for stealing and copying popular foreign hits and presenting as their own. They have abundantly stolen from Pakistan as well as arabic, english, spanish hits from elsewhere around the world. They mistakenly believe nobody will detect the brazen theft.
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bhaRAT© Jul 30, 2021 03:20pm
This movie is just another episode of India's Disinformation Network!
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Adnan A Jul 30, 2021 03:30pm
Indian armed forces glory is only within Bollywood , in real life they are the most useless armed forces on the planet irregardless of the top notch equipment they possess.
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Toni Jul 30, 2021 03:51pm
Obvious indian inability to be complete without Pakistani help, it shows their deficiencies, they borrow our star actors and star songs too, must be lack of self-confidence.
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Lakhkar khan Jul 30, 2021 04:07pm
Bollywood is the mothership of all copycats. What is Bollywood? Bollywood is Steal music from Pakistan, story from Hollywood and dances from MTV USA and VH1.
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Umar Jul 30, 2021 04:18pm
The damn dacoits didn't even bother changing up the lyrics. Oh well, old habits and all that.
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Imran Jul 30, 2021 04:33pm
No matter what some quarters may, Indians can never be our friends.
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Multani Jul 30, 2021 04:38pm
Sue the film producer for copyright infringement for a few billion $$$ in international court of Justice, they will have to pay and these $$ will help in our economy.
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Ghaznavi Jul 30, 2021 04:39pm
Poor Indians they’re never going to shake off the Muslim culture and civilisation domination of the past 1000 year that permeates through their society . They must think eat sleep Pakistan 24/7. They can only keep sane by producing fantasy films .
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Ali da Malanga Jul 30, 2021 06:09pm
This is not the first and will not be the last. What can you expect from an industry that couldn't even come up with a name of its own.
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Ali Mehdi Jul 30, 2021 06:35pm
As always the copy is never better than the original.
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Ahsan Gul Jul 30, 2021 07:36pm
1971 break off East Pakistan can be attributed to just one man’s selfish ZAB. Had he agreed to give popular Sheikh Mujaeeb Pakistan still be together. Same voices coming from some PML-N contestants to seek help from India. How many internal traitors do we have who just don’t care about Pakistan? Sincerely
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Awais Chaudhary Jul 30, 2021 08:37pm
India is the scam capital of the world after all. they take great pride in it actually.
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Laka Jul 30, 2021 08:38pm
Pakistani song or not Indians are creating movies as they wish why can't you Pakistanis do the same?
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Awais Chaudhary Jul 30, 2021 08:40pm
Pakistanis need to control their B-wood addiction. nothing special about their movies or actors.
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Today Jul 30, 2021 08:40pm
Why so much riled up? Don't watch if don't like... Let others decide which version is better
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ANUSHA SINGH Jul 30, 2021 09:17pm
I will see this movie.
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aslam Jul 30, 2021 09:22pm
At least Bollywood is showcasing them.Pakistan should be greatful
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Vijay Jul 30, 2021 09:39pm
People should appreciate the similarity of both cultures instead criticizing it.
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Secular Pathan Jul 30, 2021 11:20pm
South Asians have to develop mentally a lot I think
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UHD Jul 30, 2021 11:48pm
Pakistanis will for ever remember that war.
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Pathanoo Jul 31, 2021 02:30am
Relax Guys, It's just a Movie. Pak movies have copied Indian movies also. This happens in the Movie Industry all over the world. Don't get shook up so easily. Just enjoy the different version, if even copied.
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Pathanoo Jul 31, 2021 02:31am
@Fastrack Relax. It's just a movie.
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Raju Jul 31, 2021 02:58am
Bollywood spoiling good stories by making
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Kaifa Jul 31, 2021 03:07am
Disgusting- bringing vulgarity to chai of all things!
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Ahsan Gul Jul 31, 2021 05:52am
@Awais Chaudhary - totally agree with you!
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Gah Jul 31, 2021 06:14am
Why the hullabaloo if it has been licensed for use? If Pakistanis are getting burnt then take it up with the copyright owner who sold the license for a few pieces of silver.
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Asfand Jul 31, 2021 07:16am
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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Ifti Malik Jul 31, 2021 07:33am
Both India and Pakistan are to blame for ripping each others creative material , songs or otherwise .
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Jan cartoon Jul 31, 2021 07:35am
Annnnnnd the Indians trolls go in hiding. Can't defend the undefendable.
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Jan cartoon Jul 31, 2021 07:39am
@Adnan A Based on last two military face offs against China and Pakistan. That's correct.
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Tadka Jul 31, 2021 07:48am
Anyway ur song will not save this movie due to bad CGI ...watch Shershaah another offering better than this
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Shamim Jul 31, 2021 08:47am
@Ahsan Gul zab was a nobody, no official appointment, it was yahya who was playing one against the other. Yahya should have transferedpower to the largest party. Even today, losing parties will never agree to transfer of power to the largest one if one asks their opinion.
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ST Jul 31, 2021 02:26pm
Song is pathetic. Dances are pathetic. Either pakistani version or indian .
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Shezi Jul 31, 2021 10:46pm
They've copied almost all of the Hollywood and Paks are lamenting for a song. Whole Bollywood and it's foundation is fake. They are making copied movies in Urdu actually and dub it as Hindi. Because it's oniy Urdu that is understood all over the Subcontinent. They are thieves from 1947.
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Cye Aug 02, 2021 10:58pm
Bollywood has no Shame left. Disgusting industry with no moral values or ethics left.
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