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Divya Kumar Says He Was Replaced by Diljit Dosanjh on Aryan Khan Track, Refused Red Chillies Payout

He recounts declining what he called an insane offer following his replacement on Tainu Ki Pata for Aryan Khan’s Netflix debut.

Overview

  • In a newly reported interview with Digital Commentary, Divya Kumar says he originally recorded Tainu Ki Pata for The Ba***ds of Bollywood before his vocals were swapped for Diljit Dosanjh’s.
  • He says Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment offered a large compensation package, which he turned down on principle.
  • Kumar describes an emotional meeting at Shah Rukh Khan’s office and frames his decision as rooted in long-standing admiration for the star.
  • The released version features Dosanjh and has drawn about 9.4 million views, according to the Indian Express.
  • Reports note Kumar’s recording remains unreleased, and no public response from Red Chillies has been cited in the coverage.