MUMBAI: Pritam, who has given numerous Bollywood hits, needs no introduction. He has won multiple awards for his compositions and is hailed as one of India's best music directors. Many of his songs, from 'Dhoom Machale' and 'Ya Ali' to 'Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai' and 'Balam Pichkari' are some of the biggest hits of Indian cinema that a billion Indians have hummed to.

However, the music director who turns a year older today, in his initial industry days, lifted up tunes from existing songs, unknowingly. Pritam has also admitted to the same in past and also clarified his stand by stating that he was too naive to have followed the producers instructions. But, in 2008 he decided to only create original scores and then on, there has been no looking back for this music composer.

Here are few of Pritam's hits that were inspired by songs from around the globe.

Few pieces of evidence:

Aashiyana, Barfi

The Original - Salud, Amor Y Dinero - Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass

Lamha Lamha, Gangster

The Original - Kal Shab Dekah Mein Nay Jarokay, Waris Baig

Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, Gangster

The Original - Sacral Nirvana, Oliver Shanti & Friends

Ya Ali, Gangster

The Original - Ya Ghali, Guitara

Dhoom Machale, Dhoom

The Original Chorus - Enta Ma Oltesh Leih, Amr Diab

The Original Opening Riff - Mario Takes a Walk, Jesse Cook

Haan Tu Hai, Jannat

The Original- Ana Ayesh, Amr Diab

Bheegi Bheegi, Gangster

The Original- Prithibi, Mohiner Ghoranguli

Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai, Woh Lamhe

The Original - Tak Bisakah, Peterpan

Zara Zara Touch Me, Race

The Original - Zhu Lin Shen Chu, Leehom Wang

Pehli Nazar Mein, Race

The Original - Sarang Hae Yo, Kim Hyung Sup

Badtameez Dil, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

The Original - Ranjana Ami Aar Asbo Na, Anjan Dutt

Hare Krishna Hare Ram, Bhool Bhulaiya

The Original - My Lecon, JTL

Yeh Ishq Hai, Jab We Met

The Original - Etra Una Femme, Anggun

Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si, Life in a Metro

Ah Reum Dah Oon Sa Ram, Seo Yu Seok

In Dino, Life in a Metro

The Original - Mere Naam Hai Mohabbat, Waqar Ali

The list of inspirations end here, but Pritam continues churning out, one hit song after another.