# The Shocking Claim: Did Sukhwinder Singh Secretly Compose AR Rahman's Oscar-Winning "Jai Ho"? Imagine discovering that one of Bollywood's most celebrated Oscar triumphs—"Jai Ho" from *Slumdog Millionaire*—might not belong entirely to AR Rahman. That's exactly what filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) stirred up recently, claiming singer Sukhwinder Singh composed it and got just Rs 5 lakhs for his efforts.[1][2] RGV's bold statement has ignited a firestorm in Bollywood circles. According to him, during the making of Subhash Ghai's *Yuvvraaj*, Rahman asked Sukhwinder to create a tune while under pressure from Ghai over delays. Ghai, furious at paying Rahman crores yet hearing Sukhwinder's work, clashed with the composer. Rahman stood firm, saying, "Mind your tongue Mr Ghai, you are paying for my name, not my work."[2][3] Rahman then took the tune, polished it into "Jai Ho," sold it to Danny Boyle's *Slumdog Millionaire*, and sent Sukhwinder a Rs 5 lakh cheque as his "share" via Rahman's manager—without crediting him as composer.[1][2] Sukhwinder Singh swiftly denied RGV's version, insisting he only sang the track, not composed it.[1] RGV, unfazed by backlash calling his claim "foolish," cheekily replied, "Which I am" with a laughing emoji, hinting at his signature provocative style.[1] Adding layers, Subhash Ghai himself noted "Jai Ho" was originally for *Yuvvraaj* but didn't fit, leading Rahman to repurpose it elsewhere.[3] This tale highlights Rahman's enigmatic genius—delays, collaborations, and a flair for turning ideas into global hits—while sparking debates on credit in music creation.[4] Was it mischief from RGV, or a peek behind Bollywood's curtain?
What do you think—truth or tall tale? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post if it blew your mind, and let's keep the Bollywood buzz alive!Citations
1.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/amid-ram-gopal-varma-controversial-jai-ho-statement-looking-at-song-origin-sukhwinder-singh-ar-rahman-article-109508837
2.https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/bollywood/ram-gopal-varma-claims-ar-rahman-didn-t-compose-oscar-winning-song-jai-ho-sukhwinder-singh-told-me-that-rahman-gave-him-rs-5-lakhs-and-article-13781616.html/amp
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ar-rahman-shut-down-angry-subhash-ghai-for-yelling-at-him-jai-ho-9275177/
4.https://soundmarklaw.com/jai-ho-a-case-study-in-trademarks-and-copyrights/
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