In a candid interview on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, renowned playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya opened up about his longstanding feud with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, revealing his thoughts on their broken professional relationship. Bhattacharya, who once sang several hit songs for Khan, including classics like “Tumne Jo Mujhe Dekha” from Main Hoon Na and “Chaand Taare” from Yes Boss, expressed his disappointment over the end of their collaboration, which has lasted for nearly 17 years.
“No Memorable Songs” Since Their Fall Out
Abhijeet claimed that, since their fallout, Khan has not had any memorable songs that have left a lasting impact on the audience, a claim that contrasts the iconic hits the singer recorded for the actor. He mentioned that songs from Shah Rukh Khan’s recent films haven’t reached the same level of success as their previous collaborations, citing that songs from films like Chak De India and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge were far more memorable than anything that came after.
According to Abhijeet, the lack of memorable tracks is indicative of a shift in Khan’s music, with the singer commenting, “You remind me of any song of his that you’re still listening to after me, Udit (Narayan), and (Kumar) Sanu sang for him.” He specifically pointed out that the songs in Khan’s recent films do not hold up to the timeless nature of songs from the 90s and early 2000s.
A Personal and Professional Rift
Despite their professional fallout, Abhijeet made it clear that his decision not to sing for Shah Rukh Khan was not out of anger but due to hurt feelings. He revealed that Khan never reached out to reconcile, even though the two had shared a strong working relationship. “He could have come and hugged me. I wasn’t expecting an apology, but he could have extended an olive branch,” Abhijeet explained.
The singer likened their relationship to that of a husband and wife, acknowledging that while they had their differences, they were “made for each other.” However, he also admitted that they never had a personal bond beyond their professional collaborations.
Controversial Statements and Reflections
Abhijeet also reflected on his previous statement where he mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan was a “superstar” only while he was singing for him. Initially, the singer denied saying this, but later acknowledged that it had been taken out of context. He also expressed his reservations about Khan’s later work, particularly after the release of songs like Lungi Dance, which Abhijeet said he would never have sung.
While Abhijeet’s comments have stirred controversy, they underline the tension that has existed between the two stars since their professional split.
Family Ties and Industry Discontent
In addition to his feud with Shah Rukh Khan, Abhijeet’s son, Jay Bhattacharya, recently took to social media to voice his displeasure about how his father was overlooked when Dua Lipa performed a mashup of Levitating and Woh Ladki Jo at her Mumbai concert. Abhijeet, who was credited for the song’s original remix, also criticized Dua Lipa for not acknowledging him during the performance, although he later clarified that he didn’t care about the credit.
Final Thoughts
Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s comments about Shah Rukh Khan and the music industry highlight the complex nature of relationships in Bollywood. As both artists continue to navigate their respective careers, their past collaborations and current tensions remain a topic of interest for fans and the media alike.
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