Mashooqa singer says claims against Pritam Chakraborty are baseless
Singer Raghav Chaitanya has defended composer Pritam Chakraborty amid plagiarism allegations over the song Mashooqa from Cocktail 2. The track, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, was accused online of resembling the 1993 Italian song Se So Arru-bate A Nonna. In an Instagram note, Chaitanya called the claims “completely baseless” and insisted that Mashooqa is an original composition. He argued that similar melodic patterns in music do not constitute copying and said the song’s composition, arrangement, and emotional treatment are distinct. He urged audiences to avoid judging based on short clips and to listen to the full track. He also ap-pealed for positivity, highlighting Pritam’s long-standing contribution to Indian music. Cocktail 2, directed by Homi Adajania, releases on June 19. (IANS)