- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 20 May 2026 01:50 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Cocktail 2 Movie Release: Cocktail 2 makers yesterday released a romantic and peppy new track. Titled Mashooqa, the song showcases the great chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon and has already generated a lot of buzz online. While many fans praised the song but a section of internet users have accused the makers of copying the tune from a 1993 Italian song titled Se So Arrubate A Nonna.
Cocktail 2 Song Mashooqa Copied?
The controversy started when a Reddit user shared clips from Mashooqa alongside the 1993 track, pointing out striking similarities between the two tunes. Soon, several users joined the discussion and claimed the music sounded almost identical. One user commented, “It's still a dull song even after Pritam copied it.” Another wrote, “Fork found in kitchen.” One comment read, “Bollywood copying again?” while another added, “It sounds same.” A user also joked, “Pritam can't stop copying lol.”
MASHOOQA BY PRITAM COPIED FROM SE SO ARRUBATA (1993)
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However, some listeners came out in defence of music director Pritam. They argued that the song might have been inspired through sampling rather than direct copying. One Reddit user explained, “This is called sampling, not stealing/copying. It’s when you take the main beat of a song and layer other instruments over it with changed lyrics. It’s a very popular concept in the music industry. Pitbull, Taylor Swift, Kanye and many more artists also sample songs.”
The original song, Se So Arrubate A Nonna, is a comedic Neapolitan track by Italian duo Bibi & Coco, released in 1993. The title roughly translates to 'The Kidnapped Grandma'.
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Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon React To Cocktail 2 Song Mashooqa Release
Mashooqa song has been composed by Pritam, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and sung by Raghav Chaitanya and Mahmood Ruaa Kayy, with the Italian portions written and performed by Mahmood. Despite the online plagiarism row, many fans absolutely loved the sizzling chemistry between the lead pair.
Speaking about the track, Shahid Kapoor shared, “Mashooqa has a vibe that pulls you in instantly. Kriti and I genuinely had such a blast shooting this one because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s stylish, playful and just a lot of fun. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to let go a little, turn the volume up and enjoy the moment. Pure summer energy."
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Kriti Sanon added, “This song is such a vibe. It’s groovy, flirty and reminds me of Sicily both musically and visually. Shahid and I were just being our goofy selves and having a blast. I feel audiences are really going to enjoy this one because it has a very fresh sound and energy."
Cocktail 2 Release Date And Cast
Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 also stars Rashmika Mandanna in a lead role. The romantic comedy serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail. The Bollywood movie is scheduled to release in theatres on June 19, 2026.