Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' song accused of copying Bangladeshi track
What's the story
The upcoming film Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is already embroiled in controversy over its song Zohra Jabeen.
The track, which dropped on social media earlier this month, has been compared to a song from a 2023 Bangladeshi film.
A post on X (formerly Twitter) pointed out the similarities in outfits and dance steps of the two songs. This has resulted in accusations of "copying" scenes from the Bangladeshi film.
Twitter Post
Check out the comparison
Bangladeshi Hero Ka COPY Kar Leta Hun Kisiko Pata Nehi Chalega 😭🤣#Sikandarpic.twitter.com/j5yjcT1Wc6
— ᴬᶰᶦᴿᴮᴬᴺ (@nirban__) March 20, 2025
Fan responses
Mixed reactions from 'Sikandar' fans over alleged copying
The supposed similarities between the two songs have divided fans. While some stood up for Khan, stating similar costumes don't mean copying, others cracked jokes about the whole thing.
One user wrote, "Mtlb costume thoda bhut similar ho gyi toh song same ho gyi hr jagah gawarpanti kyun show krte ho bhai," while another sarcastically said, "Wow! Dude watches Bangladeshi movies a lot huh?"
Song details
'Zohra Jabeen' features Khan's signature style and killer dance moves
Zohra Jabeen is a visual and musical feast, replete with Khan's signature style and killer dance moves. The song was penned by Sameer and Danish Sabri, with music by Pritam. Mellow D wrote and performed the rap section of the song.
Dev Negi and Nakash Aziz have lent their voices to the song.
The film Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar. It will hit theaters on March 30, 2025.
Another song
'Sikandar Naache' was dropped recently
Along with Zohra Jabeen, another song of Sikandar, Sikandar Naache, has been unveiled. The title track shows Khan's amazing dance moves and Mandanna's grace, all set to a pretty background.
Choreographed by Ahmed Khan, the song also has special dancers from Turkey. The peppy beat of the song was given by Siddhant Miishhraa, while Sameer wrote the lyrics.