Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Entertainment News / After backlash, 'Khaali Peeli' makers to rewrite 'Beyonce' song lyrics?
  • Entertainment

    After backlash, 'Khaali Peeli' makers to rewrite 'Beyonce' song lyrics?

    Sagar Malik
    Written by
    Sagar Malik
    Twitter
    Last updated on Sep 10, 2020, 09:36 pm
    After backlash, 'Khaali Peeli' makers to rewrite 'Beyonce' song lyrics?
  • As it turns out, blatant ignorance and racist undertones were not the only problems with the Khaali Peeli song, Beyonce Sharma Jayegi.

    The makers are now looking at a legal controversy as they apparently used the 39-year-old pop icon's name with no such permission.

    Beyonce had reportedly trademarked her name years ago, implying it cannot be used for commercial purposes, without approval.

  • In this article
    #SorryBeyonce: Indian fans had apologized for the track Makers now planning to tweak the lyrics, report says 'Unwise to take on an international star like Beyonce' 'Beyonce Sharma...' has 7.39 lakh 'dislikes' on YouTube Meanwhile, the director has apologized for the song By the way, the film's teaser wasn't adored either 'Khaali Peeli' is set to premiere this October
  • Backstory

    #SorryBeyonce: Indian fans had apologized for the track

  • Beyonce Sharma Jayegi, that was dropped earlier this week, was berated by netizens for the line, "Tujhe dekh ke goriya, Beyonce sharma jayegi."

    The makers were criticized for reiterating Bollywood's obsession with fair-skinned women and their racist approach for the shameless comparison with the beloved African-American singer.

    Many Indian fans of Beyonce apologized to her and even urged her to sue the film's makers.

  • Details

    Makers now planning to tweak the lyrics, report says

    Makers now planning to tweak the lyrics, report says
  • According to a report in Mid-Day, the upcoming film's producers are now planning to tweak the lyrics to avoid plausible legal issues.

    "Beyonce has not only trademarked her name, but also won a long legal battle to copyright daughter Blue Ivy's name. In a pre-emptive move, the makers are now planning to rewrite the song to avoid legal repercussions," a source told the publication.

  • Quote

    'Unwise to take on an international star like Beyonce'

  • "With the dance number being called out for racism, it will be an unwise move to take on an international star like Beyonce, especially at a time when the 'Black Lives Matter' movement has set the stage for equality," the source further added.

  • Criticism

    'Beyonce Sharma...' has 7.39 lakh 'dislikes' on YouTube

    'Beyonce Sharma...' has 7.39 lakh 'dislikes' on YouTube
  • Some celebrities as well as countless fans of Beyonce had slammed the song right after its release. In fact, on YouTube, the track has garnered a massive 7.39 lakh "dislikes," as opposed to only 80,000 "likes."

    Beyonce Sharma Jayegi has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar and voiced by Nakash Aziz and Neeti Mohan. Its lyrics have been penned by Kumaar and Raj Shekhar.

  • Apology

    Meanwhile, the director has apologized for the song

  • Meanwhile, the film's director Maqbool Khan has apologized for the song, adding they had never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments.

    "The term 'goriya' has been so often and traditionally used in Indian songs to address a girl, that it didn't occur to any of us to interpret it in literal manner...We are all huge fans (of Beyonce), there was never any question of disrespect."

  • Do you know?

    By the way, the film's teaser wasn't adored either

  • Amid re-ignited debate around nepotism in film industry, a teaser trailer for Khaali Peeli, that was released last month, also met with similar hatred. The one-minute clip has over 17 lakh dislikes on YouTube. Khaali Peeli stars Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday, both "star kids."

  • Movie

    'Khaali Peeli' is set to premiere this October

    'Khaali Peeli' is set to premiere this October
  • The movie tells the tale of two outlaws who are on the run from the cops. It has been produced by Ali Abbas Zafar.

    Apart from the young duo of Ishaan and Ananya, the film also features Jaideep Ahlawat and Satish Kaushik.

    The movie is set to be released on the recently-launched pay-per-view service, Zee Plex, on October 2.

  • YouTube
  • Beyonce
  • Ali Abbas Zafar
  • Neeti Mohan
  • Ishaan Khatter
  •  
Latest News
  • Apple rumored to replace iPad mini with foldable iPhone
    Apple rumored to replace iPad mini with foldable iPhone
    Science
  • Celebrities, Punjab CM mourn noted singer Sardool Sikander's death
    Celebrities, Punjab CM mourn noted singer Sardool Sikander's death
    Entertainment
  • India vs England, D/N Test: Interesting stats from Day 1
    India vs England, D/N Test: Interesting stats from Day 1
    Sports
  • India vs England: Hosts three down; hopes pinned on Rohit
    India vs England: Hosts three down; hopes pinned on Rohit
    Sports
  • Government has 'no business' doing business: Modi on PSU privatization
    Government has 'no business' doing business: Modi on PSU privatization
    Politics
Related Timelines
  • 'PM Narendra Modi' to re-release in theaters on October 15
    'PM Narendra Modi' to re-release in theaters on October 15
    Entertainment
  • A day after release, 'Khaali Peeli' rated 1.7/10 on IMDb
    A day after release, 'Khaali Peeli' rated 1.7/10 on IMDb
    Entertainment
  • Facing flak, 'Khaali Peeli' makers change Beyonce's spelling in song
    Facing flak, 'Khaali Peeli' makers change Beyonce's spelling in song
    Entertainment
  • 'Sorry Beyonce,' say Indian fans for racist 'Khali Peeli' song
    'Sorry Beyonce,' say Indian fans for racist 'Khali Peeli' song
    Entertainment
Trending Topics
YouTube Hollywood News Netflix Bollywood News Batman Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Mena Massoud Big Bang Theory X-Men Shloka Mehta Ambani Daft Punk
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love Entertainment news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Entertainment Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News Facebook YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Netflix Bollywood News ISRO Spotify Yoga
Honda Batman Football News BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Ishant Sharma Farmers Protest Mercedes Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Robert Lewandowski
Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar Mena Massoud
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021