Lyricist Prashant Ingole upset over co-writing credits for Pal
The song released last week. But its inception happened around one and a half years ago.
"(Composers) Javed-Mohsin had approached me. It has a powerful melody. So after listening to it I said I would love to write it. I wrote the first verse. We all were kicked about it " Ingole told IANS in a telephonic interview.
"Jalebi - The Everlasting Taste of Love" is presented by Vishesh Films in association with Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt.
"Later Vishesh Films took the song. Around January or February I was told that they were getting another lyricist on board " said the lyricist.
Then Kunaal Vermaa was brought in to co-write "Pal".
"Ninety per cent of the song is mine. It hurts a person... when you have written such a beautiful verse why would somebody go for another lyricist? I am a passionate writer.
"I don t believe in money or fame. When this happened I felt really bad. I even suggested to them to get the whole song written by the other lyricist. That also didn t happen. This was very disheartening for me. If you are a creative and passionate person it will kill you emotionally."
So why did he choose to stay quiet till the song s release?
"So that people understand that it is unethical. I didn t want to make a controversy out of it because it makes no sense " said Ingole.
He felt that by sharing his concern he could perhaps set an example in the industry.
What is he expecting from the film s makers?
"I am not expecting anything. It s not just about the makers or producers. I feel the issue is from all the sides. I don t have anybody to blame but I feel that I am in the wrong place and at wrong time."
IANS tried contacting Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt but they were unavailable for comment.
The film is slated to release on October 12.
--IANS nn/rb/bg
