There has always been discussion about Bollywood’s King Khan i.e. Shahrukh Khan, but recently singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya said something which caught everyone’s attention. Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who is known for his candid statements and outspoken opinions, shared the atmosphere of 90s Bollywood and his experiences with Shahrukh.
The decision was taken to sing only for Shahrukh
In a podcast interview, Abhijeet Bhattacharya told that in the 90s, he used to refuse to sing many songs. He said, “I had become very choosy about songs. I had decided that I would sing only for Shahrukh Khan.” His statement shows that Shahrukh and Abhijeet had a deep professional relationship.
Revealed about calling Shahrukh as ‘Hakla’
During the interview, Abhijeet also told that some people in the industry used to call Shahrukh Khan ‘Hakla’ behind his back. He said, “When I was coming down the stage once, a star said to me, ‘Hey! Are you singing for stuttering? I was surprised to hear this. This reflected jealousy and hostility towards him.”
Reason for jealousy on Shahrukh
Abhijeet told that many people were jealous of Shahrukh’s increasing popularity. That was the time when Shahrukh was giving hit films one after the other and he was being recognized as the king of romance. This jealousy and competition would sometimes turn into rude comments.
‘Badshah’ song controversy
Recently Abhijeet was in the headlines due to a mashup video in which his voice included the song from the film King The song “Woh Ladki” was featured. His reaction to this created a stir on social media. However, he later said that the matter has been resolved and now both the parties have reconciled.
Industry politics and reason for leaving playback singing
Abhijeet also shared how industry politics kept him away from playback singing. He said, “When I got the award for my song, I realized that I get more happiness in stage performance and doing live shows. The bitter environment of the industry kept me away from there.”
90s Bollywood: The dark truth behind the glamor
As glamorous and full of glitter the Bollywood of the 90s looked, the equally bitter truth was hidden behind it. Competition, politics and personal rivalries were common. Shahrukh Khan, who made his place on the basis of his hard work and talent, also had to face this filth.
Shahrukh’s story of silence and success
Shahrukh Khan never said anything publicly on these controversies. His silence is considered his greatest strength. He answered every criticism with his hard work and excellent performance. Today he is one of the most popular stars not only in India but also in the world.
Abhijeet’s statement: Truth or sensation?
After this statement of Abhijeet Bhattacharya, discussions have again intensified on social media. Many people are considering it to be a true portrayal of the internal environment of the industry, while some are calling it just an attempt to garner headlines.
Story of Shahrukh and Abhijeet’s relationship
Shahrukh and Abhijeet have given many hit songs together. Chanda Mama, I should sing a song like thisAnd meeting you Songs like these are popular among the audience even today. Their professional relationship may have had its ups and downs, but their art created magic every time.
This controversy may be old, but it serves to bring out the truth of Bollywood. Shahrukh Khan’s success and Abhijeet Bhattacharya’s talent, both are priceless parts of this industry.
