The promotional campaign for the upcoming Bollywood film 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' has hit a major sour note. The newly released modern rendition of the iconic 1992 song 'Saat Samundar Paar' has triggered a wave of intense criticism and disappointment across social media platforms.
Online Backlash: A Wave of Disappointment
Unveiled this week ahead of the film's Christmas 2025 release, the recreated track was met with immediate and emotive backlash. Audiences expressed a profound sense of cultural loss, with many labeling the remake as a disrespect to the original classic from the film 'Vishwatma', which featured the late actress Divya Bharati.
One viral comment captured the prevailing sentiment, stating, "Bollywood music has just died today. The culture song... has been insulted to the core. SHAME." The criticism was not just nostalgic but also technical. Listeners questioned the vocal quality and overall execution of the song, with one user remarking that even the involvement of the famous Norwegian dance group Quick Style could not salvage what they called a "tattoo song."
The reaction framed the song as part of a worrying trend of failed remakes. Comments like "Successfully ruined another classic" and "Show me a worst remake than this. I’ll wait" flooded comment sections. Some even mocked the choreography, comparing it unfavorably to a school annual function performance.
Legal Dispute and Creative Differences
Beyond the court of public opinion, the song is entangled in a legal battle. Trimurti Films Pvt Ltd, the producer of the original 1992 film 'Vishwatma', has filed a copyright infringement petition against the makers, including Dharma Productions and Saregama India Ltd. They allege the remix was created without proper authorisation.
However, the Bombay High Court recently declined to grant interim relief to Trimurti Films, allowing the song to remain in the film's promotional material for now. The matter is scheduled for further hearing in January 2026.
Creatively, the new version marks a stark departure from the original. Composed by Viju Shah and sung by Sadhana Sargam, the 1992 track was known for its catchy, energetic rhythm. The 2025 reinterpretation, featured in a pre-wedding celebration sequence with Kartik Aaryan, adopts a slower, more romantic tone. The inclusion of Quick Style was intended to add a global, contemporary hip-hop flavor to the visual presentation.
Impact on Film's Anticipation
Directed by Sameer Vidwans and starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' is a festive romantic comedy set for release on 25 December 2025. While promotions typically aim to build hype, the controversy surrounding 'Saat Samundar Paar 2.0' has unfortunately cast a shadow. Instead of boosting excitement, the song has become a focal point of negative discourse, putting the film's team on the defensive even before its theatrical debut.
The strong public reaction underscores the deep emotional connection audiences have with classic Bollywood melodies and the high risk involved in revisiting them. It remains to be seen how this backlash will affect the film's reception upon its release this Christmas.
