shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > Entertainment News > Bollywood News > Article > After backlash Beyonce Knowles becomes Duniya in Khaali Peeli song

After backlash, Beyonce Knowles becomes Duniya in Khaali Peeli song

Updated on: 14 September,2020 07:37 AM IST  |  Mumbai
The Hitlist Team |

The Khaali Peeli makers initially toyed with the idea of changing the spelling of Beyonce to Beyonse, but finally settled for Duniya.

After backlash, Beyonce Knowles becomes Duniya in Khaali Peeli song

Beyonce Knowles

After being called out for its racist undertones, the Beyonce sharma jayegi track from Maqbool Khan's film, Khaali Peeli, starring Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter, is now Duniya sharma jayegi — this is what we get to hear on Spotify.


The makers initially toyed with the idea of changing the spelling of Beyonce to Beyonse, but finally settled for Duniya. In the song, Khatter's character compares Panday with Beyoncé, singing, Ho tujhe dekh ke goriya, Beyoncé sharma jaayegi.


Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter in Khaali Peeli
Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter in Khaali Peeli


The makers seemed to have realised that Beyonce's name is trademarked, which could lead to legal issues as reported in hitlist, 'Beyonce lawyers le aayegi? on September 10 (above). The track is rendered by Nakash Aziz and Neeti Mohan and composed by Vishal-Shekhar. Kumaar and Raj Shekhar are the lyricists. Directed by Maqbool Khan, romantic action drama Khaali Peeli is slated for a digital release on October 2.

Keep scrolling to read more news

Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps.

Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK