Netizens troll Anu Malik after Israel's national anthem plays at Tokyo Olympic Games 2020, here's why

Singers and music artists often take inspiration from other singers or old songs for their new tracks. It is appreciated as long as the music is inspired and not blatantly copied. On Sunday (August 1), after Israel landed a spot on the top of the podium at the ongoing Tokyo Olympic Games 2021, netizens had a field day and trolled Anu Malik. 

Now, you must be wondering what is the connection of Anu Malik to Israel’s national anthem. As Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat, won the second-ever gold, his country’s national anthem played as he stepped on the podium. Netizens were soon to find an uncanny resemblance between Malik’s song Mera Mulk Mera Desh from the movie Diljale (1996) and Israel’s national anthem.

Several social media users trolled Anu Malik for copying the music. Let's have a look at some of the memes:

“The National anthem tune has some familiarity to the Indian song.. Mera Mulk Mera Desh?? Or is it just me?,” tweeted one social media user.

The National anthem tune has some familiarity to the Indian song.. Mera Mulk Mera Desh?? Or is it just me? https://t.co/mwf2IzoKR0

— Maya (@Sharanyashettyy) August 1, 2021

Another user tweeted, “Anu Malik just simply didn't copy Israel national anthem in 1996 film diljale song.  It needs years or reaserch and analysis to find out which country isn't going to win medals for years. Visionary man.”

Anu Malik just simply didn't copy Israel national anthem in 1996 film diljale song. It needs years or reaserch and analysis to find out which country isn't going to win medals for years. Visionary man.

— EngiNerd. (@mainbhiengineer) August 1, 2021

A user shared a hilarious meme and wrote, “Anu Malik after watching Israeli National Anthem being played on TV…”

Anu Malik after watching Israeli National Anthem being played on TV - pic.twitter.com/DfCoUeq2ZR

— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) August 1, 2021

“Anu Malik made 1 billion people fool for complete 25 years and no one realised it , ek Gold medal to Anu Malik ka bhi banata hain,” wrote on Twitter user. 

Anu Malik made 1 billion people fool for complete 25 years and no one realised it , ek Gold medal to Anu Malik ka bhi banata hain

— trollpool (@niralsoni) August 1, 2021

Another user shared a meme and wrote, “Everytime a country wins Gold  at Olympics and its National Anthem plays Anu Malik…”

Everytime a country wins Gold at Olympics and its National Anthem plays
Anu Malik  pic.twitter.com/CUnwY5rRME

— Dr. Manita V (@DrManita) August 1, 2021

Here is another funny meme

Anu Malik after copying national anthem of Israel for his song mera mulk mera desh: pic.twitter.com/Y03OgBpUbP

— Mehul Beniwal (@MehulBeniwal) August 1, 2021

Meanwhile, Anu Malik has retuend on 'Indian Idol 12' as a judge. The show will soon host its grand finale.

on a related note, the Indian women’s hockey team created history on Monday (August 2) after beating World no. 2 Australia in the quarter final match of women’s hockey at Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 and securing a spot in the semi-final for the first time ever.