Running After DK

Even as Bhaag DK Bose reached cult status and everyone from your father to your friend began to chant the lyrics,T&T found their own project fading in the glitz. “When we heard of the popularity of Bhaag DK Bose,we were concerned that it would impact our reputation as artists. Each time someone makes an online search for our works now,they are taken to the song,Bhaag DK Bose,” said Tagra,explaining that Bosedk comprises a series of oil on canvas paintings. The artists have displayed installations titled,Keep Out of the Reach of Children,under the Bosedk project at Gallery Nature Morte in 2007. Tagra also recently exhibited a painting,Life Cycle 2,from the project at the Venice Biennale.

The duo initiated action against this “uncanny coincidence” a week ago by filing a PIL in a Gurgaon court against Aamir Khan Productions. The savvy Khan stepped in,and the matter was sorted out amicably at his Mumbai house. “I invited the duo to my house in Mumbai after I heard of their concerns. The interaction started with suspicion,fear and anger,but by the end of it,we had sorted out the issue and I had discovered two talented artists. I respect the works of other creative people,” clarified the actor-producer,adding a footnote,“I am still puzzled by the issue,since my song is Bhaag DK Bose and not Bosedk.”

Though the artists claim their intention was not to gain monetary mileage,the timing leaves it open to interpretation. “We were travelling in Europe for shows for the past six months. Initially,we wanted to ignore the song,but when we saw its raging popularity,we had to secure our interests,” adds Thukral. For now,T&T have given us another reason to turn up the volume on the provocative songs and croon aloud.