Sindhi Singer Accuses Coke Studio for Copying her Lyrics

 

Controversy emerged between Sindhi singer and Coke studio musician over 'To Jhoom'

A young singer from Sindh province has claimed that lyrics of song “Tu Jhoom” released in Coke Studio Season 14 have been stolen from lyrics of her unreleased song.

Legendary singers Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal have sung the Song 'Tu Jhoom' in Coke Studio Season 14. Poet Adnan Dhol has written the said song while its lyrics have been composed by Zulfiqar Khan aka Zulfi who is also the producer of 'Coke Studio Season 14'.

A Young Singer Nirmala Maghani belonging to District Umerkot has claimed after six days releasing of song 'Tu Jhoom' has claimed that half of song’s tune has been copied from her lyrics by Coke Studio.

Nirmala Maghani, while talking to YouTube Channel “Soch”, claimed that Zulfi and Cook Studios has stolen the lyrics of the song which she had sent to Zulfi as sample.

Nirmala Maghani also claimed through her tweets that she had sent her tune to the producer of Coke Studio during June 2021 but she was not answered and now 'Tu Jhoom' has been made in the style of her own tune.

#NirmalaMaghani #cokestudio14 #TuJhoom pic.twitter.com/4vzQTRAjJk

— Nirmala Maghani (@NirmalaMaghani) January 20, 2022

The Sindhi singer claimed that she first contacted Coke Studio producer Zulfi on phone during June 2021 for a chance in Coke Studio and sent him sample of the lyrics through WhatsApp. Musician Zulfi also saw her message but he did not give any reply.

Singer Nirmala Maghani also shared video of sample lyrics and WhatsApp chat with Zulfi claiming half of the lyrics of song 'Tu Jhoom' copied from her lyrics.

میرے گانے کی دھن جو میں @cokestudio کے پروڈیوسر زلفی کو بطور نمونہ جون 2021 میں بھیجی تھیں چوری کر کے کوک سٹوڈیو کے گانے "تو جھوم" میں استعمال کی جا ر ہی ہیں۔ مجھے کوئی پیسے نہیں صرف کریڈٹ دیا جائے۔ میری آواز بنیں 🙏#NirmalaMaghani

— Nirmala Maghani (@NirmalaMaghani) January 19, 2022

After claim by Nirmala Maghani, Producer Zulfi while talking to 'Express Tribune' denied the allegations by Sindhi singer and claimed that all the songs of Cook Studio are based on original lyrics.

Zulfi also acknowledged that various singers and musicians from all over Pakistan had sent him samples of their work and they desired to work with Coke Studio, for which he thanked musicians and singers across the country.

Coke Studio producer claimed that he has not copied the tune of any other musician or singer and all the songs in Coke Studio are based on his own lyrics.

In his explanatory statement, Zulfi expressed hope that he would work with talented singers like Nirmala Maghani in future.

Express Tribune has said in the report that the matter will probably be resolved through some transactions between the both parties as Singer Nirmala Maghani has also pointed out for legal action.

As per sources, various musicians and singers have mobilized for reconciliation between the both parties and it is is possible that the matter will be settled amicably before a legal action breaks out between them.

On the other hand, Former producer of Coke Studio Rohail Hayat has said through a tweet that Nirmala Maghani's sample and 'Tu Jhoom' are the same kind of 'lyrics. Usually the melody of 'song' sounds similar to each other or sometimes even identical.

Similarly, other musicians have the same idea that sometimes the lyrics of the songs are similar to each other.

Tune composed by Singer Nirmala 

Here's the song "Tu Jhoom" released in Coke Studio Season 14

It is pertinent to mention that some songs of Coke Studio have also been accused of plagiarism and copyright offenses last year prior to this controversy. Since, Coke Studio had then removed the songs from YouTube.

Coke Studio initially gained fame for allowing musicians and singers from different regions, languages ​​and regions to perform together, including re-inventing old songs.