Pritam REACTS to ‘Mashooqa’ plagiarism accusation; says trolls have become his “unpaid PR team” The release of ‘Mashooqa’ from Cocktail 2 has sparked major conversation online, not just for the chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, but also for a fresh plagiarism debate surrounding composer Pritam. The song, which captures a scenic road trip and the blossoming romance between the lead characters, quickly became a trending topic on social media soon after its launch. Featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in glamorous avatars, ‘Mashooqa’ showcases the duo slowly lowering their emotional barriers while travelling together through picturesque landscapes. The track is positioned as a fun and vibrant romantic number from Cocktail 2, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna in a key role. However, discussions around the song soon shifted from its visuals and vibe to accusations of musical similarities. A section of social media users claimed that the primary beat and tune of ‘Mashooqa’ resembled the 1993 Italian comedic song ‘Se So Arrubate A Nonna’ by the duo Bibi & Coco. The comparison quickly gained traction online, especially because Pritam has previously faced allegations of taking inspiration from international music tracks earlier in his career. Memes, comparison videos, and criticism flooded platforms within hours of the song’s release. MASHOOQA BY PRITAM COPIED FROM SE SO ARRUBATA (1993) by u/Main-hoon-don in BollyBlindsNGossip Responding to the controversy... #Shahid_Kapoor #Kriti_Sanon #Mashooqa’_plagiarism #fresh_plagiarism #plagiarism_debate #Pritam_REACTS #sparked_major #major_conversation #debate_surrounding #surrounding_composer
