

But don’t disrespect a song that has become an anthem for the armed forces. He added, ‘Geetaji has always appreciated my work and you can even ask her.’ When asked to react on why he thinks so many allegations have cropped up against him so suddenly, he said, ‘People are attacking me because of the video I made on the Mughals where I have used strong words against them, referring to them as glorified dacoits.’ He continued, ‘If my YouTube videos and retelling of correct history upsets someone, they are most welcome to reason with me. You can call and check with her, too.’ He also said that he knows Rabari personally, and that she looks up to his work and creations. And for your kind information the singer is not Pakistani but our very own Indian folk singer Geeta Rabari. He said and I quote, ‘Those making these allegations should kindly check the video which has been uploaded many months after the release of our film, ‘Kesari’. Now, in an exclusive interview with ETimes, Muntashir has refuted all allegations and even went on to challenge those who are throwing mud at him. One allegation is also that Muntashir’s popular, patriotic song ‘Teri Mitti’ from the Akshay Kumar starter ‘Kesari’ was copied from a Pakistani song released in 2005.

Of late, social media is abuzz with allegations of plagiarism against writer and Bollywood lyricist Manoj Muntashir. Manoj Muntashir denies plagiarism claim: If ‘Teri Mitti’ is a copy of any song, I will quit writing for ever – Exclusive!
