Vivek Oberoi Draws Criticism for Omitting Atif Aslam’s Credits from *Tere Liye*

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has ignited a new wave of controversy following the viral circulation of a video showing him enjoying the hit songTere Liye. While the track, originally from the filmKailasaand visually performed by Oberoi, owes much of its widespread popularity to the powerful and soulful voice of Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, Oberoi's video conspicuously omitted Aslam from its credits. Instead of acknowledging Aslam's pivotal vocal contribution, the actor notably credited Shreya Ghoshal for the female vocals.

This glaring oversight was met with immediate condemnation from numerous social media users, particularly those in Pakistan, who swiftly voiced their indignation. Critics accused Oberoi of disrespecting Atif Aslam and deliberately overlooking the artist's monumental role in the song's success. One vocal fan commented,"Atif Aslam doesn’t need his validation; he is a legend—he doesn’t need to be acknowledged by a flop actor."Others speculated that Oberoi's actions might stem from an underlying animosity towards Pakistan, with a user remarking,"What Salman Khan did to him was the best thing—he deserved it."

Amidst the censure, some fans injected humor into their reactions, with one person jokingly stating,"I didn’t know Shreya Ghoshal sounds like Atif Aslam,"thereby highlighting the apparent absurdity of Oberoi's claim.

Atif Aslam, whose distinctive voice was the primary draw ofTere Liye, has maintained his immense popularity despite the unfolding drama. His supporters have been quick to defend the singer, asserting that his exceptional talent and well-established reputation stand far above any social media controversy.

Oberoi’s failure to credit Atif Aslam has only exacerbated the growing discontent, with critics continuing to accuse him of deliberately sidelining the significant contributions of the Pakistani artist. Concurrently, some social media users have broadened their criticism to other Pakistani artists, such as Atif Aslam himself and Talha Anjum, questioning their ongoing collaborations with the Indian industry.

As the backlash intensifies, it remains to be seen whether Vivek Oberoi will choose to address the controversy directly or offer an apology for his actions.