Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday’s recently released film Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri has landed in the middle of a social media debate following the release of its remixed version of the iconic
1990s chartbuster Saat Samundar Paar. While a section of the internet criticised the reimagined track, columnist and author Shobhaa De has stepped in to voice her support, calling the backlash overblown and unnecessary.
Shobhaa De Backs The Remix
On Wednesday, Shobhaa De took to Instagram to respond to the growing criticism around the song. Sharing a poster featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday from the film, she made it clear that she genuinely enjoyed the new version and didn’t quite understand the outrage surrounding it.
“Don’t know what the fuss is about! Not sure about legalities and / or copyright issues. I enjoyed the new version if an old favourite ( ” Saat Samundar Paar “) immensely,” she wrote.
Explaining why the remix worked for her on a personal level, De added, “One, because i love @kartikaaryan . One of our most underrated actors. Two, because i adore the track. We have a fam/ friends chat group titled “Saat Samundar”, after an epic and totally hilarious dance performance at a family wedding.”
She also shared her impressions of the film’s vibe, describing it as light and playful.
“The new film, “Tu Meri…” etc looks frothy, frivolous and fun. Like “Emily in Rome” . But hopefully, far more entertaining,” she added.
Anand Bakshi’s Son Raises Objections
Shobhaa De’s endorsement came just a day after lyricist Anand Bakshi’s son, Rakesh Anand Bakshi, publicly objected to how credits were assigned for the recreated track. The original Saat Samundar Paar was written by Anand Bakshi and featured in the 1992 blockbuster Vishwatma.
Taking to Instagram, Rakesh Anand Bakshi shared a screenshot highlighting the crediting of both Anand Bakshi and Karan Nawani as lyricists for the new version, even though Nawani only added a couple of lines and also lent his voice to the remix.
In a strongly worded caption, he wrote, “The producer and or publisher should not claim credit for any writer singer etc as co-lyricist for adding one or two lines to the original lyrics; Like they’ve put original/additional music in the credits, they could have done it with the lyrics too. This is the format which is currently used in streaming Platforms. They need to reform it. ASAP. It’s 2025 today. Not 25 CE that they can’t effect reform ASAP.”
A Song That Refuses To Fade
Originally picturised on Sunny Deol and Divya Bharti in Vishwatma, Saat Samundar Paar remains one of the most recognisable songs of the 1990s and continues to enjoy cult status even among younger listeners today. Its revival in Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri has clearly struck a chord—though not without stirring controversy.
About Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri
Directed by Sameer Vidwans, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri is presented by Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Shareen Mantri Kedia, and Kishor Arora, and hit theatres on December 25.
Whether the remix will eventually be embraced or continue to divide opinion, one thing is clear: Saat Samundar Paar still has the power to spark conversation—three decades later.
