Ali Zafar Gives Thumbs Up to Bollywood’s Version of ‘Jhoom’

Bollywood has released its much-anticipated rendition of Pakistani singer Ali Zafar’s hit song ‘Jhoom’ in the upcoming film ‘Crakk.’ Renowned Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal has collaborated with composer Vishal Mishra for this version. T-Series, the prominent music label, has released ‘Dil Jhoom’ on all streaming platforms.

While fans on both sides of the border offered their two cents on the new release, the man behind the original seems content with Bollywood’s recreation. Zafar approved of the song in a quote response to a post announcing Dil Jhoom’s release by T-Series on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter). “Good stuff. I like it,” complimented the Teefa in Trouble star.

Amidst ongoing cultural exchanges between Pakistan and India, controversies arise over alleged plagiarism. Pakistani singer Omer Nadeem accuses T-Series of copying his 2009 song ‘Aey Khuda’ without proper credit in their 2023 release ‘Sun Zara,’ featuring Sonu Nigam, DJ Sheizwood, and Kamaal R Khan (KRK).

Dil Jhoom appears to have heartily complied with all due protocols of crediting original artists and inspirations. Zafar’s name appears across promotional materials and in the description under YouTube’s music video for having “originally written and composed” the song.

Shreya Ghoshal’s Admirations for Ali Zafar

Previously, Ghoshal admired Zafar on X, praising the acclaimed singer for his soulful melodies. She specifically highlighted the beloved track ‘Jhoom’ and began her note with a verse from the song’s chorus: ‘Dil jhoom jhoom chale jhoom chale sohneya.’

In a post that resonated with her fans, Ghoshal declared herself a ‘big fan’ of the Pakistani crooner, showcasing her enthusiasm for the upcoming collaboration. “I have always been a big fan of Ali Zafar and the beautiful song Jhoom! It’s very close to my heart and I can’t wait for you all to listen to the song once again as a part of the film Crakk with Vishal Mishra and Tanishk Bagchi. Stay tuned,” the musical artist announced.

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