/> Onir's third feature film Sorry Bhai couldn't be in a sorrier state. First the terror attacks in Mumbai, and then the sorrier blow.

Sorry Bhai's release has been stayed by the High Court in Delhi. Punjabi devotional singer Rabi Sher Gill has approached the High Court about one of the songs Jalte hain claiming it is similar in sound to a song by Rabi.

More than upset or nervous director Onir is feeling betrayed. "The composer Gaurav had given it to me in writing that all the songs are his own. So I'm feeling let down. This, on top of the attacks in Mumbai."

Onir doesn't deny the songs sound similar. "But to go to court just two days before release seems like a very calculated move. Gaurav and Rabi know each other. Apparently Gaurav has the right to the tune and he hasn't given it to Rabi. It's all very complicated."

Onir won't allow the song to come in the way of his release. "I know because of the blasts whatever I do won't save my film from the repercussions. I can't postpone the release.

All the theatre bookings are done. Where will I go next week? But as far as the song is concerned I've used it sparingly in the film, only as two montages. As long as I don't use the song in the film I can realese it."

Onir is acutely wary of composers who approach him to contribute to films. "They say they're giving me original songs. How will I ever know they're telling the truth?

My composer Gaurav is going to court to counter the charge. But I can't delay my film while this situation is sorted out. I'll just delete the song. It won't affect my narration. But from now on I'll be careful when giving a break to new talent."