‘Mahatma Gandhi was Pakistan’s father of nation, RD Burman was larger than…’: Abhijeet Bhattacharya – Firstpost

Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who has crooned a number of songs that includes Shah Rukh Khan like Predominant Koi Aisa Geet Gaaon, Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha, Dhum Taana, Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishaare and  Suno Na Suno Na amongst others, has stirred controversy by calling Mahatma Gandhi ‘Father of Pakistan’.

“Pancham Da was larger than Mahatma Gandhi. Like Mahatma Gandhi was the daddy of the nation, Pancham Da was the daddy of the nation on the planet of music,” mentioned Bhattacharya throughout an interplay with journalist Shubhankar Mishra on his podcast.

“Pancham Da (RD Burman) was larger than Mahatma Gandhi, he was the Rashtrapita of music. Mahatma Gandhi was the Father of the Nation for Pakistan, not for India. India was at all times there. Pakistan was created. By mistake, Mahatma Gandhi was referred to as the Father of Our Nation,” he added.

Other than garnering the title of ‘Voice of SRK’, Abhijeet has crooned for stars like Mithun Chakraborty, Vijay Anand,
Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Akshaye Khanna, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Chandrachur Singh, Bobby Deol, Jitendra Kumar, Jimmy Shergill amongst others.

His tracks embody Chandni Raat Hain, Dil Tujhpe Aa Gaya, Wada Raha Sanam, Khud Ko Kya Samajhti Hai, Bole Bole Dil Mera Dole, Darwaza Band Karlo, Ole Ole, Predominant Khiladi Tu Anari, A Aa E Ee, Badi Mushkil Hai, Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mein, Goriya Chura Na, Aankhon Predominant Base Ho Tum, Deewana Deewana Yeh Dil, Shehar Ki Ladki, Jhanjhriya, Tan Tana Tan Tan Tara, Ae Nazneen Sunona, Mere Khyaloon Ki Malika, Aankhen Bhi Hoti Hai Dil Ki Zubaan and others.

Abhijeet bagged Filmfare Finest Award singer for Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla starrer Sure Boss’ music Predominant Koi Aisa Geet Gaaon in 1998.