Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Divya Kumar Recounts Being Replaced in SRK Production, Refused Compensation
A singer named Divya Kumar sang a song called 'Tainu Ki Pata' for a show produced by Shah Rukh Khan's company.
Later, the company decided to use another singer, Diljit Dosanjh, for the song instead.
They offered Divya a lot of money to make up for it, but he said no.
Divya felt very sad about this because he really looks up to Shah Rukh Khan and was inspired by him.
He even cried when he was at the company's office.
Shah Rukh Khan himself later thanked Diljit Dosanjh for his contribution to the song.
Singer Divya Kumar revealed he was replaced by Diljit Dosanjh in the song 'Tainu Ki Pata' from 'Ba***ds of Bollywood'.
Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company, offered Kumar significant financial compensation for the replacement.
Divya Kumar refused the compensation, citing his deep admiration and inspiration from Shah Rukh Khan.
Kumar expressed emotional distress, including tears, when discussing the situation at the company's office.
Shah Rukh Khan acknowledged Diljit Dosanjh's contribution to the song in a social media post.
- Who
- Singer Divya Kumar and Red Chillies Entertainment
- What
- Singer Divya Kumar revealed he was replaced in the song 'Tainu Ki Pata' from 'Ba***ds of Bollywood', with Diljit Dosanjh's voice used in the final version. Kumar refused a large compensation offer from Red Chillies Entertainment.
- When
- Recently, in an interview with Digital Commentary.
- Where
- Red Chillies Entertainment's office.
- Why
- Kumar refused compensation due to his deep admiration and inspiration from Shah Rukh Khan, despite the emotional distress of being replaced.
Divya Kumar's Stance
Production Company's Action
Song Replacement
Divya Kumar's Stance
Singer Divya Kumar originally recorded the song 'Tainu Ki Pata' for 'Ba***ds of Bollywood'.
Production Company's Action
Diljit Dosanjh's voice was used in the final version of the song.
Compensation Offer
Divya Kumar's Stance
Divya Kumar refused a significant financial compensation offered by Red Chillies Entertainment.
Production Company's Action
The company offered substantial compensation after replacing Kumar's vocals.
Emotional Impact
Divya Kumar's Stance
Kumar expressed deep emotional distress and tears when discussing the situation at the company's office due to his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan.
Production Company's Action
While not directly stated, the company proceeded with the replacement despite Kumar's expressed connection to the project and its producer.
- Singer
- Divya Kumar
- Replacement Singer
- Diljit Dosanjh
- Project
- Ba***ds of Bollywood
- Production Company
- Red Chillies Entertainment
- Director
- Aryan Khan
- Song
- Tainu Ki Pata
