New Delhi: Allegation of plagiarism in ‘Ponniyin Selvan-2’ directed by Mani Ratnam. A.R. Dhrupad singer Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar has come forward with allegations of plagiarism of the song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ composed by Rahman.
The song in the film is in the same style as Shidvathi’s, which was sung by her father and uncle
Wasifuddin’s allegation is that it has been prepared. In 1978, the melody of the song was arranged in Adana raga by his uncle Ustad Zaheeruddin Dagar. P
Wasifuddin said that he sang this song for many years with his brother-in-law Fayasuddin Dagar.
Wasifuddin Vakil had sent a notice to Madras Talkies, one of the manufacturing companies of PS-2. The team members are not ready to respond clearly about this. Madras Talkies and A.R. And Rahman
Wasifuddin said that if they had asked for permission, they would never have said no, it is a big problem to do this for commercial interests. Talked to Rahman on the phone. Wasifuddin added that he only said that his production team would be in touch.
In the letter given by the lawyers of Madras Talkies, it has been mentioned that Dhrupad singing style originated from Swami Haridas and no one can claim monopoly over the singing style. Ponniyin Selvan hit the theaters on April 28- within 2 days it entered the 250 crore club.
