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News Topical, Digital Desk : If anyone became most famous for his melodies in Hindi cinema, it was our Pancham Da, aka R.D. Burman. Pancham Da's songs were truly unique. Pancham Da always won hearts with his songs, and his melodies made many songs blockbusters. One such song created quite a stir, but the truth behind its creation was something else.
Was 'Mehbooba-Mehbooba' a copy?
Who doesn't remember the 1975 film "Sholay"? If anyone deserves credit for being one of Hindi cinema's most cult films, it's Sholay. This film created a tsunami in Hindi cinema, and its songs (Sholay Songs) were also huge hits, one of which was “Mehbooba Mehbooba.”
Kishore Kumar's voice was originally finalized for this song, but later the song came to Pancham Da. When Pancham Da (RD Burman) sang this song, the tune was actually taken from a Hollywood song. Yes, this blockbuster song "Mehbooba Mehbooba" from the film "Sholay" was actually inspired by the song "Say You Love Me" by Greek singer Demis Roussos.
Sholay was released in 1975 and Demis Roussos' song was released in 1974 and it is said that the tune of this song was taken from there.
This song was copied exactly from the same song.
R.D. Burman was often known for experimenting with his melodies, and in this case, he gave the song's tune and rhythm an Indian touch. The two songs bore striking similarities.
If you listen to both songs, the main melody is almost identical.
Demis Roussos's song was based on a traditional Cypriot folk song, "Ta Rialia."
Pancham Da, on the other hand, captured that same Middle-Eastern vibe and presented it as a cabaret or item number.
Interestingly, Pancham Da himself lent his voice to this song. He tried to imitate Demis Roussos' gritty, deep vocal style, which was quite different from his other songs.
Helen's moves created a stir.
It is not surprising that Pancham Da composed this song inspired by a Hollywood song, but when this song was released, it created even more sensation.
Helen appeared in this song, winning everyone's hearts with her dance moves. Anyone who saw Helen perform cabaret in the song was left awestruck. Such was the song's charisma that it has been recreated numerous times.
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