Karan Johar accused of stealing Pakistani singer Abrar Ul Haq's song 'Nach Panjaban'

Ace film-maker Karan Johar seems to have landed himself in legal trouble ahead of the release of his film 'Jugjugg Jeeyo.' Pakistani singer Abrar Ul Haq has accused the filmmaker of stealing his song 'Nach Panjaban' in the forthcoming movie and claimed he has 'not sold' it to any Indian movie.

'I have not sold my song “ Nach Punjaban” to any Indian movie and reserve the rights to go to court to claim damages. Producers like @karanjohar should not use copy songs. This is my 6th song being copied which will not be allowed at all. @DharmaMovies @karanjohar,' he tweeted.
He further added that he would take legal action for the same. 'Song “Nach Punjaban” has not been licensed to any one. If someone is claiming it , then produce the agreement. I will be taking legal action. #NachPunjaban,' he tweeted.

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The song features in the movie's trailer which was released on May 22. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor in lead roles.

On the other hand, Vishal A Singh, a Chartered Accountant and creative producer of 2015 film 'Jazbaa,' accused Dharma Productions of stealing his script that he shared with them in 2020.
'Had registered a story.. #BunnyRani with @swaindiaorg in January 2020. I had officially mailed @DharmaMovies in February 2020 for an opportunity to co-produce with them. I even got a reply from them. And they have taken my story.. and made #JugJuggJeeyo. Not fair @karanjohar,' he tweeted.

He further shared a screenshot of the email he had sent to the production house in February and said 'An official complaint will follow.'

Jugjugg Jeeyo, directed by Raj Mehta, is set for release on June 24.