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Mumbai (Maharashtra):

Makers of the lately launched biographical struggle movie Pippa on Monday issued an apology after dealing with backlash for AR Rahman’s Karar Oi Louho Kopat rendition. Rahman lately made a rendition of Bengali poet Nazrul Islam’s patriotic tune Karar Oi Louho Kopat for the struggle drama which gathered loads of controversy. On Monday, manufacturing home Roy Kapur Films took to Instagram and issued an apology concerning the controversy of AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Islam’s patriotic tune.

The assertion reads, “In light of the current discourse surrounding the song ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ the producers, director, and music composer of the film Pippa wish to clarify that our rendition of the song is a sincere artistic interpretation, embarked upon only after securing the necessary adaptation rights from the estate of the Late Mr. Kazi Nazrul Islam.”

“We have deep respect for the original composition and for the Late Mr. Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose contribution to the musical, political and social landscape of the Indian subcontinent is immeasurable. This album was created as a tribute to the men and women who dedicated their lives to the liberation of Bangladesh and keeping in mind the sentiments of their struggle for freedom, peace and justice,” the assertion added.

The assertion additional learn, “We approached the making of this song by faithfully following both the letter and the spirit of the license agreement for the lyrics, as duly signed with the Late Mrs. Kalyani Kazi and witnessed by Mr. Anirban Kazi.”

The makers added that their intention was to pay homage to the cultural significance of the tune whereas adhering to the phrases outlined within the settlement, which permitted them to make use of the lyrics with a brand new composition.

“We understand the emotional attachment that audiences may have to the original composition, and while all art is inherently subjective if our interpretation has hurt sentiments or caused unintended distress, we offer our sincere apologies,” the assertion concluded.

Produced by Ronnie Screwvala below the banner of RSVP Movies and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the movie options Ishaan, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in pivotal roles.

Based on the ebook The Burning Chaffees by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, the movie is written by Menon, Tanmay Mohan, and Ravinder Randhawa.

The title of the movie is a tribute to the amphibious struggle tank referred to as the PT-76 (Palavushi Tanka), popularly often known as “Pippa,” akin to an empty tin of ghee that easily floats on water. This wartime saga narrates a narrative of patriotism and traces the approaching of age of Captain Balram Mehta (essayed by Ishaan) of the 45 Cavalry Tank Squadron. Together, Balram Mehta and the Indian Armed Forces exemplify valour and braveness, in a struggle for the liberation of one other nation.

The movie is streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.

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