Dua Lipa’s Mumbai concert became a cultural celebration with her surprise Levitating x Woh Ladki Jo mashup, leaving fans thrilled. However, the moment sparked controversy, with the internet divided over the lack of credit for the original creators.
Dua Lipa’s first-ever performance in Mumbai was a night to remember for her fans in India. Excitement was already high as the English-Albanian singer took to the stage to perform her chart-topping hits but what happened during her set was something no one could have predicted. While singing her viral hit 'Levitating', fans were pleasantly shocked to hear the mashup of Levitating and the Bollywood classic Woh Ladki Jo. This audio trend has been immensely popular on social media, often used in transition videos, but no one expected Dua to know about it—let alone perform it on stage. To top it off, Dua imitated Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic moves from the original Bollywood music video, creating a viral-worthy crossover moment. The crowd erupted with joy, and social media was abuzz with fans calling it a heartwarming display of global cultural exchange.
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But this move also brought up conversations about recognition. While DJ Ruchir Kulkarni, who made this mashup, expressed his joy on social media, the singer of the song Woh Ladki Jo - Abhijeet Bhattacharya voiced his disappointment at not receiving credit for his work. Music composer Anu Malik, who created Woh Ladki Jo for the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Baadshah, also shared his thoughts on the matter in a conversation with News18.
While he praised Dua Lipa as a talented artist and expressed gratitude that his work reached a global audience, he emphasized the importance of giving due credit. "People should know that the song is from Baadshah, composed by me and sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya," he said. Although he felt honored by the performance, he added, "We can only request them to give us the rightful credit." While many on the internet resonated with the concerns raised by the original creators, others felt the controversy was unwarranted. Several argued that the song’s global recognition largely stems from Shah Rukh Khan’s enduring stardom, which brought it to the forefront in the first place. The internet, as expected, remains divided, with opinions ranging from calls for rightful credit to appreciation for the cultural crossover that Dua Lipa’s performance represented.
This duality—of celebration and a call for acknowledgment—raises important questions about the ethics of cultural exchange. While such performances showcase the unifying power of music, should global artists also ensure they honor the original creators behind the works they borrow? Here is how the internet reacted.
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