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Abhijeet Bhattacharya's Witty Dig on Actors Taking Credit for Playback Songs

Veteran playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya shared his candid views on the industry debate of actors receiving credit for songs sung by playback singers. During a rapid-fire segment on Indian Idol, he sarcastically remarked that while actors sing well, playback singers sing from the heart. The episode will feature iconic 90s voices Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy. Host Aditya Narayan also revealed that Abhijeet and his father Udit Narayan sang their first duet together 35 years ago.

Key Points: Abhijeet Bhattacharya on Actors vs Playback Singers Credit

  • Playback singers' credit debate
  • Actors' performance vs soulful singing
  • Abhijeet's signature sarcasm
  • Industry's long-debated topic
  • Iconic 90s voices reunite
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Abhijeet Bhattacharya reacts to 'actors getting credit for songs sung by playback singers'

Veteran singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya sarcastically comments on actors receiving credit for songs sung by playback singers on Indian Idol.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya reacts to 'actors getting credit for songs sung by playback singers'
"Haan bahut accha gaate hain woh log... lekin problem yahin hai ki hum dil se gaate hain aur kabhi kabhi zyada mooh se gaate hain. - Abhijeet Bhattacharya"

Mumbai, March 19

Stalwart singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya seems to have, yet again, opened a can of worms, this time rather subtly with his quintessential sarcasm.

The singer who appeared on the singing reality show, Indian Idol, shared his candid views on a long-debated topic in the music industry of 'actors receiving credit for songs sung by playback singers.'

During a rapid-fire conversation, host Aditya Narayan asked, "Do you think that actors take more credit for their songs than a playback singer?"

Abhijeet, known for his unfiltered and often witty perspective, didn't hold back. While acknowledging the performance of actors, he drew a sharp distinction between performing and soulful singing.

Abhijeet responded with his signature wit and sarcasm, "Haan bahut accha gaate hain woh log, bahut accha gaate hain....., itna badhiya gaate hain, lekin problem yahin hai ki hum dil se gaate hain aur kabhi kabhi zyada mooh se gaate hain."

(Yes, they sing very well. They sing so well, but the problem is that we sing from our hearts and sometimes we sing from our mouths)

Further to the conversation, Aditya Narayan also revealed that, "Abhijeet Da and my father (Udit Narayan) sang their first duet together about 35 years ago."

The upcoming episode of Indian Idol, will see welcoming most iconic and veteran voices of the 90s- Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy.

Talking about Abhijeet Bhattacharya, the singer has been a part of the Indian film industry for over three decades and is touted to be as one of the finest singers in Bollywood.

His songs Chaand Taare, Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaun, Tauba Tumhare Ishaare and many more, have been blockbuster hits.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While I respect his opinion, I think this is a bit of an old debate. In today's world, a film song is a complete package - the actor's expressions, the music, and the voice. The credit is shared. But yes, playback legends deserve their due.
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Kavya N
His sarcasm is on point as always 😂 "Sing from our hearts and sometimes from our mouths" - what a brilliant way to put it! Actors get the fame, but it's the singer's voice we hum for years. Chaand Taare will always be Abhijeet da's, not the actor's.
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Aman W
True. When we think of 90s classics, we remember Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, and Abhijeet himself. The actors of those films? Not always. The voice is what stays with you. Respect to all playback singers!
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up listening to Bollywood in the US, I can say the singer's identity matters globally too. We know the voices of Shreya Ghoshal or Arijit Singh more than many actors. The industry should ensure proper credit where it's due.
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Vikram M
I love Abhijeet da's songs, but I feel he's being a bit harsh. A good actor sells the song with their performance. It's a collaboration. That said, maybe award shows could have a separate category for 'Best Playback Performance in a Film' to highlight them more.

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