Pritam in depression: I did not steal ...

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Posted: 16 years ago
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Pritam in depression: I did not steal New York song

By Subhash K Jha

The super-successful Pritam Chakraborty is a very unhappy man right now.

The accusation that the track Hai junoon from New York is copied from a track Naluri lelaki by the Samsons has put the composer in a state of depression.

Defending himself Pritam says, "When I was getting inspired by outside sources I openly admitted it, right up to the title track in Race. Now when I am not copying from any source why am I being attacked? Hai junoon is not copied from any source. I can swear on my music on that. I've vowed never to copy from any source."

Surprisingly the charge was leveled first by singer Pankaj Awasthi on the internet. Awasthi has sung for Pritam in New York.

On Yashraj Films' request Awasthi hastily withdrew his palgiarism allegations against Pritam But the damage was done.

The latest allegation has taken its toll on Pritam's family life.

"My wife is very disturbed. And I haven't slept for two nights, " said Pritam on Sunday afternoon. "What is the point of success when we aren't allowed to enjoy it? The internet us filled with abuse against me. It's unfair. That's all I can say."

Pritam returned from Goa before he was assailed by these accusations. He was there for a very unusual assignment. We generally have composers settling scores before the film starts shooting, or at the most delivering individual songs before it's being shot.

But here's a case in reverse. Pritam flew to Goa this week to check out the shooting of Rohit Shetty's All The Best before composing the song.

Explains Pritam, "I understood what my producer Ajay Devgan and the director Rohit wanted. And I already had a couple of tunes in mind for the situation. But we decided I go there get a feel of the mood and then compose. Once I went to Goa I got a complete feel of the rhythm and tempo and atmosphere of the scene. I immediately knew which tune to use."

Pritam returned from Goa to these terrible accusations.

source: http://www.santabanta.com/cinema.asp?pid=29034

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amz1990 thumbnail
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Posted: 16 years ago
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i havnt heard the song so cant really say anything
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: amreen1990

i havnt heard the song so cant really say anything

here's the song:
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za-mDILFwHk[/YOUTUBE]
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Posted: 16 years ago
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and here's the song it is supposed to be 'inspired' from:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLT4g_YY-gU[/YOUTUBE]
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Posted: 16 years ago
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I like the way how people use the word "inspired" conveniently.

But i like Pritam's music - they are often very catchy n melodious. Even if he lifts it from somewhere, its often a good lift ! I like his versions much better...

But yeah .. if he hasnt truly copied the music, then ppl should give him the benefit of the doubt BUT problem lies here - the guitar strum and tune are almost the same !! 😆😆

It can't be juz a mere coincidence ! How will he explain this ??!

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Posted: 16 years ago
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Well they do sound quite familiar, so i guess that is why people are saying he copied it.
The song from New York is really nice, i like it, so i am not really bothered if he did copy it or not, but if he did then he should give the credit to the original makers of the song aswell.
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Posted: 16 years ago
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😆 i think it's hilarious so i posted it... LOL...
OBVIOUSLY he steals.. and i highly doubt him and his wife is losing any sleep over it... 😆
that being said, i do like his 'inspired' songs... 😆
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Pritam-- "What is the point of success when we aren't allowed to enjoy it?
^^^^I agree! and I don't think hai junon copied from a track Naluri lelaki by the Samsons
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: -Mannu-

Pritam-- "What is the point of success when we aren't allowed to enjoy it?

^^^^I agree! and I don't think hai junon copied from a track Naluri lelaki by the Samsons

Mannu, it obviously is not copied... how can we say that... inspired only.... 😆
good old pritam... it's okay... i still like the junoon song... LOL...
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Posted: 16 years ago
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@Mannu- I love your shahika siggy, its so cute. Now i am totally rooting for this jodi.

Yup, INSPIRED lol.

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