Madhuri Dixit’s iconic ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ from ‘Beta’ owes its melody to Ilaiyaraaja’s Telugu song ‘Abbanee Tiyyani,’ starring Sridevi. While the Hindi version became a symbol of sensuality, its musical origins lie in a different cultural context. Composer Anand Milind later expressed regret, acknowledging the pressure to borrow tunes during that era of Bollywood music.Ilaiyaraaja’s tune behind Madhuri’s iconic ‘Dhak Dhak’
Madhuri Dixit’s iconic ‘Dhak Dhak Karne Laga’ from ‘Beta’ owes its melody to Ilaiyaraaja’s Telugu song ‘Abbanee Tiyyani,’ starring Sridevi. While the Hindi version became a symbol of sensuality, its musical origins lie in a different cultural context. Composer Anand Milind later expressed regret, acknowledging the pressure to borrow tunes during that era of Bollywood music.