the release of ‘lover‘ From cocktail 2 It has sparked huge conversations online not only for the chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, but also for a fresh debate of plagiarism surrounding music composer Pritam. The song, which depicts a beautiful road trip and the blossoming romance between the lead characters, became a trending topic on social media soon after its launch.
Pritam’s reaction to ‘Maashuka’ plagiarism allegation; Says trolls have become his “unpaid PR team”
Presenting Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in their glamorous avatar,’lover‘ The two are shown gradually shedding their emotional barriers while traveling together through picturesque landscapes. The track is billed as a fun and lively romantic number cocktail 2In which Rashmika Mandanna also plays an important role. However, the discussion around the song soon shifted from its visuals and vibe to allegations of musical similarity.
A section of social media users claimed that the primary tune and tune of ‘lover‘This looks like a 1993 Italian comedy’Se So Arrubate A Nona‘By the duo of Bibi and Coco. The comparison quickly gained popularity online, especially because Pritam had faced accusations of taking inspiration from international music tracks early in his career. The song was flooded with memes, comparison videos and criticisms within hours of its release.
Responding to the controversy, Pritam addressed the allegations through his Instagram Stories and took a sarcastic dig at online critics. Sharing his response the musician wrote, “Every song of mine releases comes with a set of self-appointed music detectives who have created a new genre called ‘imaginary similarities’.”
He added, “Same people, same ‘thesis driven’. Boss, you are my unpaid PR team at this point. All I want to say is that people are no good.”
Despite the controversy’lover‘Continues to generate strong engagement online, largely driven by the chemistry of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon and the visually rich presentation of the song. This track has also added to the growing buzz around cocktail 2Which is one of the most awaited Bollywood releases of the year.
Directed by Homi Adajania, cocktail 2 It is expected to be released in theaters on June 19, 2026. The film serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit. cocktail. The makers are also preparing to launch the trailer of the film on May 29, 2026.
