Arijit Singh on criticism surrounding 'Pasoori' remake; highlights charitable cause: "Thode gaali kha lenge"

Renowned singer Arijit Singh found himself at the center of a storm of disappointment and backlash when it was revealed that he would be lending his voice to the remade version of the Pakistani hit song "Pasoori" for the upcoming film "Satyaprem Ki Katha." However, recent tweets allegedly from Arijit's unverified Twitter account shed light on his side of the story, revealing a charitable motive behind his decision.

In a series of tweets and screenshots that have since gone viral, Arijit explained that he had taken on the song in order to support a noble cause. According to the singer, he had struck a deal with the producers at T-Series, wherein they promised to provide annual funding for a school for underprivileged children. When a fan questioned his decision, Arijit responded,  “The maker has promised me a yearly fund for a school for under privileged. That's more important. Thode gaali kha lenge."

The singer also touched upon the notion of propaganda within the music industry, stating, "We, as music lovers, don't want to see people bringing down an artist. Understand that this is all propaganda. The industry makes and breaks an artist as per their convenience. We fight because they want us to."

Despite the negative reactions surrounding the remade song, Arijit assured fans that he was not saddened by the criticism. Responding to a concerned fan's message, he expressed his confidence in the song's unique interpretation, saying, "No, no, I always knew it would receive a reaction. And I am not sad at all."

Meanwhile, the makers of the film "Satyaprem Ki Katha" released the recreated version of the song "Pasoori Nu" on Monday morning. Sung by Tulsi Kumar, with Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles, the new rendition has received a mix of reviews. It's worth noting that the original song, sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, gained significant popularity and was the most-searched song on Google in 2022.

Ultimately, music enthusiasts will form their own opinions on the remade version of "Pasoori," as it becomes another chapter in the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.