Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls abusing Swanand Kirkire over Parineeta song lyrics: “Producer kaun hai bh*****od?” :Bollywood News
Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra recently shared an anecdote from the making of his 2005 classic, Parineetathat left audiences both amused and reflective. While speaking at the launch of the song ‘‘Cal Zero Pe Chalte Hain’ from his upcoming film Restart from zeroChopra recounted an intense argument with lyricist Swanand Kirkire over changes to the song ‘It’s our night,
Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls abusing Swanand Kirkire over Parineeta song lyrics: “Producer kaun hai bh*****od?”
According to Chopra, Kirkire proposed altering certain words, such as “aitha” and “saanjh,” to more familiar terms like “shaam” to simplify the lyrics. “I was furious. He said no one would understand the original words, so I told him, ‘Bh****ke, you are simplifying this while sitting on my terrace? Who is the producer?’” Chopra exclaimed, adding, “Who is the producer? My money will be wasted or yours if this doesn’t work?”
Swanand Kirkire’s Emotional Response
Chopra admitted that his outburst left Kirkire visibly upset, eventually bringing him to tears. The filmmaker revealed that he had to ask music director Shantanu Moitra to console Kirkire and assure him that the harsh words were not personal.
Reflecting on the incident, Chopra said, “I felt I was too harsh. But Swanand kept crying and said, ‘Sir, wherever I’ve gone in this city, people have always asked me to simplify the lyrics to sell the song. But you’re the first one who asked me to retain the original lyrics.’”
Restart from zeroset to release on December 13, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s recent film 12th failstarring Vikrant Massey. The new film further explores Chopra’s dedication to authentic storytelling, a value that has defined his career.
Also Read: Photos: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan and others snapped at ‘Chal Zero Pe Chalte Hain’ song launch from Zero Se Restart
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