Updated On: 14 November, 2023 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The makers of Pippa took to social media to share a detailed statement on the controversy surrounding AR Rahman`s rendition of `Karar Oi Louho Kopat`

Still from Pippa
Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur`s recently released war drama `Pippa` has got into a controversy. Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman made a rendition of Bengali poet Nazrul Islam’s patriotic song `Karar Oi Louho Kopat` for the war drama. However, the song drew criticism after netizens disliked the version. Following backlash, the makers of `Pippa` stated the matter.
Roy Kapur Films, the production house that backed the series took to their social media handle and wrote a detailed statement on the matter. "In light of the current discourse surrounding the song ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’ the producers, director, and music composer of the film Pippa wish to clarify that our rendition of the song is a sincere artistic interpretation, embarked upon only after securing the necessary adaptation rights from the estate of the Late Mr. Kazi Nazrul Islam.”