Sujoy Ghosh Defends Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Amid Backlash Over Qawwali Rip-Off
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Bollywood filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh has come to the defense of Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar, which has faced criticism for its use of a classic qawwali from 1960's Barsaat Ki Raat. The trailer for Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has sparked controversy on social media, with some accusing the makers of lacking originality. In a series of tweets, Sujoy Ghosh praised the trailer, calling it 'too good.' However, some users pointed out that the qawwali used in the trailer is a reworked version of the iconic song 'Na Toh Karvan Ki Talaash Hai' from Barsaat Ki Raat. Sujoy Ghosh responded to the criticism, saying that no one claimed the song was original and that it's a 'good thing' that the makers brought back a classic song from the past. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about the lack of originality in Bollywood music. While some users expressed their respect for the filmmakers who bring back nostalgic songs, others felt that it's become a trend to reuse past hits rather than create new ones. Dhurandhar is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 5, 2025, followed by a Netflix premiere. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Arjun, Akshaye Khanna, and Sanjay Dutt, among others, and tells the story of an undercover agent.
