By Hindustan Times
Wajid, of the composer duo Sajid-Wajid, confesses that a a part of the music of their Rowdy Rathore score is borrowed from the unique Telugu film Vikramarkudu. Directed by Prabhu Deva, Rowdy Rathore, that has Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha within the lead roles, is about for a June 1
release.
"There is a signature tune in Vikramarkudu, which we couldn't avoid. It was a vital part of the theme within the Telugu film. Our producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who's very music-minded, our director Prabhu Deva and my brother Sajid decided that we wanted to include that refrain within the Hindi remake, so we did," said Wajid and adds tongue-in-cheek that there's nothing underhand in regards to the appropriation.
"We've taken the rights of the unique music after which we've used it. We've also changed the unique tune completely. But we still wish to draw attention to the borrowed bits before others jump in gleefully and accuse us of plagiarism," he added.
Wajid says that the proper to make use of the unique music was officially bought.
"We did not have to try this because we changed the unique tune completely. But we did not want to rob anyone in their rightful dues," he said.
There's an added the reason for this is that Sajid-Wajid decided to take the derivative root for Rowdy Rathore.
"The Vikramarkudu score is by M.M. Kreem. We're big fans of Kreem Saab. And we agreed to borrow his tune only because it's an honour to go along with him. Otherwise we maintain we'll never borrow not to mention copy anyone's music. If anyone catches us doing so we're willing to apologize publicly," said Wajid.
