Iconic 'Saat Samundar Paar' Remake Sparks Outrage; Fans, Lyricist's Son Upset

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News18•03-01-2026, 11:27
Iconic 'Saat Samundar Paar' Remake Sparks Outrage; Fans, Lyricist's Son Upset
- •The iconic 90s song "Saat Samundar Paar" from Vishwatma was remade for Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's film "Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri".
- •Fans widely criticized the remake as "unnecessary" and "underwhelming," stating it failed to capture the original's magic and soul.
- •Anand Bakshi's son, Rakesh Bakshi, publicly objected to the "co-lyricist" credit for new lines on Instagram.
- •Rakesh Bakshi urged streaming platforms and producers to reform credit practices for original and additional lyrics.
- •He criticized the newly written lyrics for breaking the emotional continuity of the original song, despite appreciating the singer's effort.
Why It Matters: Bollywood's "Saat Samundar Paar" remake faces backlash from fans and original lyricist's son over credits and lyrics.
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