The much-awaited reunion of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar in the upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla generated excitement among fans. 

However, the release of the film’s first song, Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge, sparked speculation about its similarity to Satyajit Ray’s 1969 classic, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, particularly the track Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor.

At the trailer launch of Bhooth Bangla, Priyadarshan spoke to the media to clarify the issue. He expressed his admiration for Ray, saying, “First thing I want to tell you is okay, I mean, huge respect I have for him because he's one of the masters from whom I learned cinema.”

The Hera Pheri director addressed concerns regarding the word "Bhoot" and the listing of spirits in the song, which reminded some of Ray’s composition.

Priyadarshan explained, “The word you are saying is Bhoot, correct? Wahan Bhoot, Yahan Bhoot. So now, can I ask you something? How many songs, hundreds of them, have used the word Deewana in Indian cinema? How many? That means the first person who used the word Deewana has the right to use it? So it’s only a word.”

The Garam Masala director emphasized that while the lyrics may have a phonetic or thematic resemblance, the music and composition were original. 

He said, “We can’t use... if somebody uses two lines, everybody can use, but the tune has nothing to do with that song. It has nothing to do. The lyric person has written those... and that is why we were so confident.”

Priyadarshan also cited the recurrence of titles and themes in Indian cinema, mentioning the 1964 film Bhoot Bungla starring Mehmood and composed by R.D. Burman. He concluded, placing Ray on the highest pedestal, “As I have already told you, I respect Satyajit Ray like God of Indian cinema.”

The filmmaker’s explanation aimed to clear any misunderstanding and highlighted that the song was a tribute, not a copy, reflecting his deep respect for the legendary director.