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News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Israel's National Anthem Back In Focus, Internet Can't Unhear Its Likeness To This Bollywood Song
Last Updated: Many social media users questioned whether one borrowed from the other- or whether the resemblance is purely coincidental. Social media users believe that there is a striking similarity between Israel's national anthem Hatikvah and the 1996 Bollywood patriotic song Mera Mulk Mera Desh, composed by Anu Malik for the film Diljale- and they are not wrong. Sharing side-by-side audio clips of the two tracks, many users on X (formerly Twitter) questioned whether one borrowed from the other- or whether the resemblance is purely coincidental. The online debate quickly spiraled into memes as users reacted with a mix of sarcasm and frustration. 'This too? Is anything original?" one wrote while another quipped, 'Anu Malik's Spotify is just international radio with a filter." Several posts resurfaced old clips comparing Anu Malik's work to other global hits, turning the anthem controversy into a moment of deja vu. While accusations of plagiarism have been aimed at Anu Malik in the past, this particular case is more complicated than it appears. The melody of Hatikvah was adapted in 1887 by Samuel Cohen, who drew inspiration from La Mantovana, a 16th-century Italian folk tune composed by Giuseppe Cenci. The anthem was officially adopted by Israel in 1948. Anu Malik's composition, which features vocals by Kumar Sanu, appears to echo the same musical structure. This isn't the first time the similarity has drawn attention. In 2023, Naor Gilon, former Israel's ambassador to India, shared an audio clip of Mera Mulk Mera Desh on social media, alongside the flags of both nations. In his post, Naor Gilon noted the uncanny melodic resemblance to Hatikvah, writing that the Indian song had deeply moved him and that its lyrics resonated 'like a beacon of hope and unity." Anu Malik has previously faced criticism for several songs that closely mirrored international hits- from Wham!'s Last Christmas and Linear's Sending All My Love to Toto Cutugno's L'Italiano. In the case of Mera Mulk Mera Desh, however, the accusation of plagiarism seems less clear-cut. Both songs appear to draw from the same source- La Mantovana- a melody that has travelled across continents, adapted into classical music, folk traditions and national anthems. First Published: June 18, 2025, 21:04 IST
India Gazette
30-04-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Israel Embassy denies issuing note verbal to MEA, calls it
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Israeli Embassy in India on Wednesday denied issuing a note verbale to Ministry of External Affairs, in which it accused Indian Army officer of sexually assaulting Israel Defence Force (IDF) personnel during a joint military exercise in Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir and termed it 'fake news.' The Israeli Embassy in India emphasised the 'solid bond' between the two nations and said that 'haters' who resort to fake news will not succeed in harming it. Notably, the note verbal shared on social media was signed by Naor Gilon, who previously served as Israel's Ambassador to India. In a post on X, the Israeli Embassy in India stated, 'Unbelievable! The bond between Israel and India is so solid, haters resort to fake news to try to harm it. It won't work.' On April 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone and condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Sharing the details regarding the conversation between two leaders on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that PM Modi shared the 'barbaric nature' of the cross-border terrorist attack and expressed India's firm resolve to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice. 'PM @netanyahu of Israel called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian soil. He expressed solidarity with the people of India and the families of the victims. PM Modi shared the barbaric nature of the cross-border terrorist attack and reiterated India's firm resolve to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice', Jaiswal posted on X. As many as 26 people were killed and several others were injured after terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, India has taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. The decision was taken during the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting, chaired by PM Modi on April 23. (ANI)
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Israel Embassy denies issuing note verbal to MEA, calls it 'fake news'
This is a representational image NEW DELHI: Israeli Embassy in India on Wednesday denied issuing a note verbale to ministry of external affairs , in which it accused Indian Army officer of sexually assaulting Israel Defence Force (IDF) personnel during a joint military exercise in Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir and termed it "fake news." The Israeli Embassy in India emphasised the "solid bond" between the two nations and said that "haters" who resort to fake news will not succeed in harming it. Notably, the note verbal shared on social media was signed by Naor Gilon, who previously served as Israel's Ambassador to India. In a post on X, the Israeli Embassy in India stated, "Unbelievable! The bond between Israel and India is so solid, haters resort to fake news to try to harm it. It won't work." On April 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone and condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam . Sharing the details regarding the conversation between two leaders on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that PM Modi shared the "barbaric nature" of the cross-border terrorist attack and expressed India's firm resolve to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice. "PM @netanyahu of Israel called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack on Indian soil. He expressed solidarity with the people of India and the families of the victims. PM Modi shared the barbaric nature of the cross-border terrorist attack and reiterated India's firm resolve to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice", Jaiswal posted on X. As many as 26 people were killed and several others were injured after terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. Following the attack, India has taken strong countermeasures against Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism . The decision was taken during the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting, chaired by PM Modi on April 23.
