Music director and composer Vipin Patwa has backed Atif Aslam’s decision to not promote his song in upcoming Bollywood film Daas Dev.
“We are living in 2018 and music has become global. Moreover, talent is beyond nationality. And let’s not forget that be it music, story or casting of a film, all decisions are taken collectively by a number of people and not a single person.”
When he was asked to share his opinion about Atif’s decision regarding the promotion of the song, “Sehmi hai Dhadkan,” he stated;
“Aslam was taken on board because his voice matched the character of the song. The decision was taken way before the controversy started. It’s a coincidence that this controversy has started at the time of my music launch. Which artist wouldn’t want to promote his work? If Aslam has taken this decision, there must be some reason behind it.”
Removing an artist’s song merely on basis of some controversy is the worst and most disrespectful thing,” says Patwa.
He also said music has always worked as a bridge between nations.
“If my small efforts can bring two nations together, I would love to be a part of such projects. Moreover, I grew up listening to Nusrat sahab and Mehdi Hasan sahab. Can you ask people to stop listening to their songs? You can’t because music is beyond boundaries,” he said.
Last year, Patwa had to fight to keep Rahat’s song Rog jaane in the film Laali Ki Shadi Mein Laddoo Deewana.
In 2016, due to cross-border India-Pakistan tension, some Indian political outfits imposed a ban on Pakistani talent.
