Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar title track dominates, but fans notice original Panjabi MC song Jogi disappears

Panjabi MC's 2003 hit Jogi was pulled from streaming services because its rights were sold for Aditya Dhar's film, Dhurandhar. Producers want the new remix to be the exclusive version.

Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun in a still from Dhurandhar title track

While everyone is getting excited for the title track for filmmaker Aditya Dhar's next film, Dhurandhar to drop, the 2003 hit Jogi by Panjabi MC has mysteriously been pulled from major streaming services.

Record-breaking new track overshadowed by absence of original

The explosive title tune, which was released on October 16, quickly shattered records, building on the anticipation that had been building since July, when a sample was played before the reveal of Ranveer Singh's raw appearance. But listeners soon realised that the original Jogi—a worldwide club mainstay renowned for its energising underground UK bhangra energy and addictive dhol beats—was no longer available on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.

As per a report in Mid Day, Jogi has been officially optioned to Dhar and the producers, according to sources close to the project. Originally performed by Muhammad Sadiq and Ranjit Kaur in 1995, the song Na Dil De Pardesi Nu was remixed in 2003. Composer Shashwat Sachdev and rapper Hanumankind put a modern touch on Dhurandhar in the new version.

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Motive behind the move

People are wondering what the producers were thinking, as the original track is no longer there. An insider said when asked to clarify the situation that the makers want the song to be linked with their film exclusively at this point. They must have discussed taking it down with the creators, as the rights to Jogi are with them.

"The original's creators must be aware of this while selling the rights, else they would have created an uproar," the insider said, implying that the original inventors were probably paid and had a say in the decision.

Precedent set with video content removal

Fascinatingly, the source brought up the fact that comparable measures were previously implemented in relation to video content. After the unveiling of the Dhurandhar teaser, a fan channel uploaded it, subsequently removing it from YouTube.

A worldwide hit song was abruptly pulled from audio platforms, leading many to speculate that the film's music team is trying to promote the new Dhurandhar version as the only one. On the other hand, this blackout could only be momentary. A version featuring Panjabi MC may be released closer to the release, considering Aditya's talent for paying tribute while reinventing, according to the source.

Mystery continues

Fans are enthralled by the new title tune, but the original Jogi's streaming status continues to be a mystery, which is tying the fate of a popular bhangra anthem from two decades ago to the film's releasing plan.

FAQs:

Q: Is the Dhurandhar title track a new song or a remix?

A: The Dhurandhar title track is a newly composed iteration of the 2003 Panjabi MC hit Jogi, which itself was a remixed version of the 1995 track "Na Dil De Pardesi Nu." For Dhurandhar, composer Shashwat Sachdev and rapper Hanumankind gave the song a new spin.

Q: What is the original source of the Jogi song?

A: The 2003 Panjabi MC song Jogi is a remixed version of the 1995 Punjabi track Na Dil De Pardesi Nu, which was sung by Muhammad Sadiq and Ranjit Kaur.

Q: Who has the music rights to Jogi now?

A: The makers of the film Dhurandhar, led by director Aditya Dhar, are reported to have bought the rights to the Panjabi MC song Jogi. This acquisition is what allowed them to remix the track and reportedly led to the original being pulled from streaming services.

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