In the 80s and 90s, Hindi cinema was dominated by composers Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Bappi Lahiri, who delivered many iconic songs. During this era, Bollywood musicians faced accusations of borrowing from foreign tunes. Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Bappi Lahiri were no exception, both accused of copying a melody from foreign singer Mory Kanté. Bappi used it for “Tamma Tamma Loge” in Thanedaar (1990), while Laxmikant-Pyarelal used it for “Jumma Chumma De de” in Hum (1991). Here’s how they responded to these allegations, addressing the copyright controversy.
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