Pippa

Coke Studio Bangla presents ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ in original tune amid Pippa controversy

Coke Studio Bangla has launched a new video song featuring eminent poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s “Karar Oi Louho Kabat", in its original tune sung by young students from numerous educational institutions of the country, to commemorate the 53rd Victory Day.

Controversies about Nazrul’s tunes

Debates surrounding the original tunes of the rebel poet’s verses have existed for a long time.

Legal notice sent to halt streaming of AR Rahman’s ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ rendition

A legal notice was served on the government in order to remove or halt the streaming of AR Rahman’s version of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kabat” from all social media, OTT, and streaming platforms in Bangladesh immediately.

Protests by artistes from two Bengals rise against distortion of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’

National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”. 

The ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ controversy

The makers of "Pippa" could have chosen singers with prior experience of rendering Nazrul Islam’s songs.

'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology

Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.

After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’

Eminent Indian poet Joy Goswami, shared, “Distorting songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam in this manner is a form of misrepresentation and should not be acceptable. I express my agreement with your protest against such actions.”

Netizens slam AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Sangeet

Famed music composer-singer AR Rahman’s version of Bengali poet and songwriter Kazi Nazrul Islam’s classic song, “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” has sparked diverse reactions amongst listeners and admirers of Nazrul Sangeet, making them say “can't play with our emotions."

Ishaan Khatter leads squadron while battling Pakistan in ‘Pippa’ trailer

In the film “Pippa”, Ishaan, portraying the role of Captain Balram Mehta, heads to the battlefield following the declaration of war against Pakistan by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1971.

December 17, 2023
December 17, 2023

Coke Studio Bangla presents ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ in original tune amid Pippa controversy

Coke Studio Bangla has launched a new video song featuring eminent poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s “Karar Oi Louho Kabat", in its original tune sung by young students from numerous educational institutions of the country, to commemorate the 53rd Victory Day.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Controversies about Nazrul’s tunes

Debates surrounding the original tunes of the rebel poet’s verses have existed for a long time.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Legal notice sent to halt streaming of AR Rahman’s ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ rendition

A legal notice was served on the government in order to remove or halt the streaming of AR Rahman’s version of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kabat” from all social media, OTT, and streaming platforms in Bangladesh immediately.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Protests by artistes from two Bengals rise against distortion of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’

National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”. 

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

The ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ controversy

The makers of "Pippa" could have chosen singers with prior experience of rendering Nazrul Islam’s songs.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology

Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’

Eminent Indian poet Joy Goswami, shared, “Distorting songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam in this manner is a form of misrepresentation and should not be acceptable. I express my agreement with your protest against such actions.”

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

Netizens slam AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Sangeet

Famed music composer-singer AR Rahman’s version of Bengali poet and songwriter Kazi Nazrul Islam’s classic song, “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” has sparked diverse reactions amongst listeners and admirers of Nazrul Sangeet, making them say “can't play with our emotions."

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Ishaan Khatter leads squadron while battling Pakistan in ‘Pippa’ trailer

In the film “Pippa”, Ishaan, portraying the role of Captain Balram Mehta, heads to the battlefield following the declaration of war against Pakistan by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1971.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

"Pippa" showcases Bangladesh's Liberation War through the perspective of an Indian family

"We are honoured to bring audiences this inspiring story of the birth of Bangladesh through the incredible journey of an Indian family on the frontlines during the 1971 India-Pakistan war”, said Siddharth Roy Kapur, one of the producers of the much-awaited war movie "Pippa", which is set to release on December 2.