Pritam has found himself back at the centre of an online music debate, this time over “Mashooqa” from Cocktail 2. The song, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in a glossy romantic road trip setup, had barely begun trending for its visuals and lead pair chemistry before social media turned its attention to claims of similarity with an older international track.
A section of users alleged that the beat and tune of “Mashooqa” resembled the 1993 Italian comedic song “Se So Arrubate A Nonna” by Bibi & Coco. Comparison clips and posts quickly circulated online, pushing the song into a wider plagiarism conversation. Pritam, who has often been targeted by online music sleuths, has now responded in his own sharp style.
Pritam Responds To Mashooqa Plagiarism Row
Taking to Instagram Stories, Pritam addressed the chatter with sarcasm rather than a formal denial. The composer wrote, “Every single of my song release comes with set of self-appointed music detectives, who have created a new genre called ‘imaginary similarities’.”
He further added, “Same people, same ‘inspired by’ thesis. Boss, at this point you are my unpaid PR team. I just want to say guys NOT NICE.”
The response has added another layer to the song’s already active online run. While criticism and memes have continued across platforms, “Mashooqa” is also drawing attention for the Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon pairing, which arrives after their 2024 theatrical release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. The song’s travel heavy visuals and playful romantic energy appear designed to build curiosity around the film’s emotional world.
What Cocktail 2 Brings To The Table
Cocktail 2 is directed by Homi Adajania and is positioned as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail. The new film stars Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in key roles, with Maddock Films attached to the project.
The film is expected to continue the franchise’s interest in modern relationships, friendship and romance, this time with a fresh trio leading the story. Its premise centres on evolving equations between its principal characters as travel, attraction and emotional vulnerability shape their journey.
As of May 21, 2026, Cocktail 2 is scheduled to release in theatres on June 19, 2026. The makers are also preparing to launch the trailer on May 29, 2026, which should offer a fuller look at the film’s tone, conflict and character dynamics.
For now, “Mashooqa” has done what a major Bollywood album track is expected to do, keep the film firmly in conversation. With Pritam’s pointed reply now out, the debate has shifted from only the song’s alleged similarity to the composer’s confident pushback against recurring online criticism.
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