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Manoj Muntashir Defends Adipurush Lyrics, Rejects 'Nursery Rhyme' Criticism
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:40 AM
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Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has responded to critics who labeled the songs of the film Adipurush as nursery rhymes, asserting that he did not write qawwalis or simple children's verses.
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has entered the debate surrounding the musical composition of the film 'Adipurush.' Addressing widespread criticism that the film's songs lacked depth and resembled nursery rhymes, Muntashir defended his work in a recent statement.
In his defense, Muntashir explicitly stated that he did not write qawwalis or nursery rhymes for the project. He aimed to clarify the artistic intent behind the lyrics, pushing back against the narrative that the compositions were overly simplistic or childish in nature.
The controversy highlights the polarized reception of the film's soundtrack, with some audiences and critics questioning the lyrical choices while the creative team stands by their artistic decisions. Muntashir's response serves as a direct rebuttal to those who have dismissed the quality of the written content in the movie.
In his defense, Muntashir explicitly stated that he did not write qawwalis or nursery rhymes for the project. He aimed to clarify the artistic intent behind the lyrics, pushing back against the narrative that the compositions were overly simplistic or childish in nature.
The controversy highlights the polarized reception of the film's soundtrack, with some audiences and critics questioning the lyrical choices while the creative team stands by their artistic decisions. Muntashir's response serves as a direct rebuttal to those who have dismissed the quality of the written content in the movie.