The IPL 2020 anthem “Aayenge Hum waapas” meaning “We will comeback” is at the center of controversies as Rapper Krishna Kaul, also known as KR$NA, has alleged that the anthem has been plagiarised from his 2017 rap song titled “Dekho Kaun Aaya Wapas”.
KR$NA took to Twitter to share that IPL had “plagiarised” his song and created the anthem “without credit or consent”.
Krsna’s song from which the anthem has been alleged to be plagiarised was written and performed by him in 2017. It has garnered over 7.3 lakh views since it was first uploaded in March 2017.
“I am deeply disappointed that established entities like the IPL and Disney Hotstar have permitted the plagiarising of my song to create this year’s anthem without even seeking my endorsement in the matter,” KR$NA said in a statement.
“The fact that there were no hygiene checks undertaken to determine the originality and authenticity of the song before it was commissioned is quite alarming. My management and legal team are determining the next course of action as I believe we can’t let unlawful incidents like these be brushed under the carpet by large corporations at the cost of our livelihoods.”
“I have some experience in the music industry and a strong management team but I shudder to think what upcoming artistes would do in such a situation. Just cower under corporate pressure? For years, artists and art has been plagiarised by well-established companies and composers in India but I feel like we really need to take a stand and not back down anymore,” he added.
The IPL had launched its theme song named ‘Aayenge Hum Waapas‘ Sunday with a caption that said, “The greater the setback…The stronger the comeback.” The anthem of this year for the cash rich league has been composed by Pranav Ajayrao Malpe.
The music video of 93-second-long anthem shows people from different parts of the country gearing up their spirit to join in the fun of the tournament.
The league is taking place in the United Arab Emirates this year due to surge in covid-19 cases in India. The first match of the tournament will be held on 19 September between Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings.
