Tanishk Bagchi calls Rs 8 lakh 'Saiyaara' royalty 'peanuts'; YRF says dues paid as per contract
Music composer Tanishk Bagchi has publicly expressed disappointment over receiving only Rs 8 lakh in royalties for a highly successful film track. He claims the payment does not reflect the significant creative effort and personal investment he put into the project.
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This highlights ongoing industry debates regarding fair compensation and royalty transparency for creative professionals in the Indian music industry.
Music composer Tanishk Bagchi has opened up about what he described as a disappointing royalty payment for the title track of 'Saiyaara'. The composer took to social media to share his experience, saying the financial returns did not reflect the effort he invested in creating one of the film's biggest musical successes.Composer says the song demanded his complete dedicationReflecting on the making of the title track, Tanishk said he devoted himself to every stage of the creative process. He explained that he was deeply involved in the production, composition, recording and overall sound of the song.He wrote, "I gave this song everything I had. From the production to the composition, working with the lyricist and singers, recording, vocal tuning, sound, arrangements every single detail mattered to me. I treated it like it was my own.
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