The title track for Ranveer Singh’s new movie, Dhurandhar, dropped on October 16 and is already creating a lot of buzz. The song got everyone excited, especially after a small sample was played in July along with the reveal of Ranveer’s raw look for the film.
But as fans got hyped by the new track, they quickly noticed something strange. The 2003 superhit Jogi by Panjabi MC, a song that has been a global party anthem for decades, has mysteriously disappeared from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. Fans are confused and asking why the classic track is suddenly gone.
Why Was The Original Song Removed?
It turns out this wasn’t an accident. According to reports, the removal was a planned move by the filmmakers. The producers of Dhurandhar, including director Aditya Dhar, have officially bought the rights to the Panjabi MC song.
An insider explained the situation, saying that the makers want their new version to be the only version people can listen to right now. They want the song to be exclusively linked with Dhurandhar in the public’s mind. The original creators must have been aware of this and agreed to it when they sold the rights.
The Long And Layered History Of ‘Jogi’
The song Jogi actually has a very interesting history. While most of us know the 2003 Panjabi MC version, that song itself was a remix of an even older track. The original source was a 1995 Punjabi song called Na Dil De Pardesi Nu, which was sung by Muhammad Sadiq and Ranjit Kaur.
Panjabi MC remixed it in 2003 and made it famous worldwide with its addictive dhol beats. Now, for Dhurandhar, composer Shashwat Sachdev and rapper Hanumankind have given it a fresh, modern spin, creating a new iteration for the film.
Will The Original ‘Jogi’ Come Back?
This isn’t the first time the Dhurandhar team has controlled its content so strictly. After the film’s teaser was unveiled, a fan channel uploaded it to YouTube, but it was quickly taken down. This shows the makers are very serious about promoting their new version as the only one.
So, is the original Jogi gone forever? Maybe not. The insider source suggested that this blackout could just be temporary. It’s possible that the filmmakers, known for “paying tribute while reinventing,” might re-release the Panjabi MC version closer to the film’s release date. For now, the fate of the classic 2003 anthem is a mystery, tied directly to the new film.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar is an upcoming action film directed by Aditya Dhar, who is famous for his work on Uri: The Surgical Strike. The film stars Ranveer Singh in a lead role and is already making headlines for its intense look and powerful title track, a new version of the hit song Jogi.
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