The newly released music video Rana Ji 2.0, starring television actor and Bigg Boss 13 fame Mahira Sharma, has met with strong criticism on social media following its launch under the Tips banner. A remake of the iconic 1995 track Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna from Karan Arjun—originally picturised on Mamta Kulkarni—the track recreates the 90s classic with music rearranged by Tanishk Bagchi.
Despite retaining the original playback singers, Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik, the modernized version failed to resonate with fans, triggering a wave of backlash on platform X. Netizens criticized both the ongoing trend of Bollywood remakes and Sharma’s performance, pointing out a noticeable lack of expressions and screen presence compared to the original composition by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics by Indeevar.
Key criticisms from social media include:
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Product vs. Art: Users labeled the track as a commercialized attempt, with one post stating, “The obsession with remaking classics needs to stop. This feels more like a product than a piece of art.”
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Comparisons to the Original: Fans argued that the remake lost the charm of the 1995 track, noting that Mamta Kulkarni’s raw expressions and aura could not be replicated by modern remakes.
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Critique of Performance: Commentators pointed out a lack of facial expression and reliance on camera zooms over actual choreography, with one user writing, “The lips barely move for a song that’s supposed to be full of expressions.”
