Pakistani singer Omer Nadeem accused Sonu Nigam of copying his song “Aye Khuda” in 2022. Nadeem alleged that Nigam’s song “Sun Zara,” released in the same year, was a blatant rip-off of his original track, released 14 years earlier. Nigam and his team denied the allegations. The team stated that the song was original and created by DJ Sheizwood, and KRK, who wrote the lyrics.
In a recent controversy, renowned Pakistani singer Omer Nadeem has accused Indian singer Sonu Nigam of not giving due credit for the rendition of his song in Kamaal Rashid Khan’s (KRK) ‘Sun Zara‘. The song, released on December 2, 2023, features Nigam’s vocals and is part of T-Series, with KRK as the lyricist.
Omer Nadeem claims that ‘Sun Zara’ is a direct copy of his song ‘Aey Khuda,’ released 14 years ago. Expressing his disappointment, Nadeem posted on Instagram. Stating, “I’ve reached a point in my life where I couldn’t care less about these things. But hey! If you’re going to do it, at least toss a little credit to the OG track. If you’re gonna pull this off, could’ve at least done it with some finesse. Huge fan of Sonu Nigam, but let’s be real, this is light years away from the real deal.”
The controversy has sparked reactions from netizens who argue that Nadeem’s original version surpasses the recent rendition by Sonu Nigam. However, some point out that the song was written by KRK and not Nigam. One user commented, “Hi @omernadeem, this song copy by KRK, not Sonu Nigam, and OG is best.”
History of Plagiarism
This dispute is not the first of its kind between the two countries, as Pakistani singers have previously accused Indian musicians of copying their work without proper credit. Jubin Nautiyal, Anu Malik, and many others are accused of copying Pkaistani’s famous songs. and The absence of strict copyright laws in Pakistan has been cited as a reason for these repeated instances.
While there have been no legal repercussions or official investigations, the incident raised awareness about plagiarism and the need for proper crediting in the music industry. Whether or not “Sun Zara” is a copy of “Aye Khuda” remains a subject of debate, but the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting intellectual property and respecting artistic contributions.
