Music has always played a vital role in Indian cinema. Just as films command massive budgets, significant financial resources are poured into crafting their soundtracks. Elaborate outdoor shoots and lavish studio sets are routinely arranged to bring visual grandeur to musical numbers. Beyond production values, lyricists pour immense effort into writing poetry, while composers dedicate themselves to creating unforgettable melodies.
However, it is not uncommon to discover that some of the most celebrated and beloved hit tracks are actually inspired by or adapted from existing compositions. A prime example involves a famous Bollywood song featuring Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt, which turned out to be inspired by a Pakistani track. We are referring to the quintessential 90s romantic number 'Tujhe Apna Banane Ki Kasam Khai Hai', which audiences have listened to countless times, though its origin remains a lesser-known fact for many.
The Origins in Sadak and Its Musical Success
This enduring song belonged to the 1991 romantic action drama Sadak, starring Sanjay Dutt and Pooja Bhatt in lead roles. The film was directed by Pooja Bhatt's father, Mahesh Bhatt. The legendary music composer duo Nadeem-Shravan provided the soundtrack for the movie. Upon release, the film received widespread acclaim, its songs dominated the charts, and the project emerged as a major box office hit.
Inspiration from Across the Border
The iconic track was directly inspired by the Pakistani tune 'Chale To Kat Hi Jayega Safar Aahista Aahista'. The original composition was voiced by Murrat Nazeer. Drawing inspiration from that track, Nadeem-Shravan crafted the hit Bollywood version, with lyrics penned by Sameer Anjaan. The song was recorded by Kumar Sanu and Anuradha Paudwal. Released under the T-Series banner, the track has accumulated an impressive 5.8 crore views on YouTube.
The Contrasting Fate of Sadak 2
Decades after the original film's release, Mahesh Bhatt directed a sequel titled Sadak 2, which arrived in 2020. However, the outcome was entirely different this time, as the film faced severe backlash and was a massive box office failure. The project's trailer drew overwhelmingly negative reactions upon release. Amid intense public debates surrounding nepotism within the film industry, internet users launched campaigns demanding a complete boycott of the movie.
Consequently, when the trailer for Sadak 2 debuted on YouTube, it was flooded with over 1.3 crore dislikes. This immense wave of negative feedback made it the most disliked video in India. Furthermore, it etched its name as the third most disliked video in the entire world, marking a stark contrast to the legacy of the original 1991 classic.
