Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s rendition of iconic song “Bado Badi” was uploaded on YouTube in April this year, quickly gaining popularity as reported by The Indian Express. As per Times Now, the song, which showcased Pakistani actor Wajdan Rao Ranghar alongside singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, was taken down from YouTube on June 6 due to a copyright strike. The song had been uploaded to Chahat’s official channel the previous month. The copyright problem stemmed from similarities in melody and composition with Noor Jehan’s rendition from the 1973 movie Banarsi Thug, sparking a dispute.
Who is Chahat Fateh Ali Khan?
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose real name is Kashif Rana, is a multi-talented individual known as a “singer, musician, songwriter, actor, director.” Born in Sheikhupura in March 1965, he completed his education at Government High School Sheikhupura. He pursued his graduation at Government College University Lahore (GCUL) and later studied History at the University of the Punjab in Lahore before moving to London.
What is Ranghor saying?
Featuring model Wajdhan Rao Ranghar, the music video gained immense popularity on social media, sparking the creation of various memes by content creators. With a vast array of reels on platforms like YouTube and Instagram Shorts, the song “Aankh Ladi Bado Badi” stands out as one of the most widely used tracks across social media platforms. According to the Indian Express, in a recent interview, Ranghar expressed that the song had a negative impact on her career. She mentioned recording the song out of desperation. Ranghar highlighted that she faced ridicule and criticism, with people questioning her decision to be part of the song. She defended her choice by stating, “It’s better than stealing,” explaining that she lacked the financial means to purchase clothes for Eid.
