A year after Saiyaara, it was directed by Ahaan Panday and Anit Padareleased on July 18, music composer Tanishk Badji He sparked controversy by claiming that he has not received the royalties of Rs 8 lakh for the title song of the film. In a post on Instagram, he also claimed that all the money he received for writing the song went toward its production. After his speech, yash raj movies (YRF) issued a clarification stating that all contractual payments have been made and royalties are being distributed as per the agreement. Soon after, Bucky’s Instagram post appeared to have been deleted, as it was no longer visible on his profile.Responding to the allegations, a YRF spokesperson emphasized that the title track of ‘Saiyaara’ is a collaboration between the three composers – Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami – and that the royalties have been handled as per the agreement signed by all parties.“The title song of Saiyaara is a perfect collaboration between three composers (Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are extremely grateful for their talent in creating a timeless song that has touched millions of hearts. YRF has shared and will continue to share the version of the title song equally among all three composers, including Tanishk, as per the contract. Each collaborator has been paid their dues as per the contract and all fees are within the scope of mutual agreement.Hours after YRF issued its statement, Bagchi’s Instagram posts were no longer visible on his account. The composer has not publicly commented on the reason for its removal.Earlier on July 18, Bagage shared an emotional post explaining why he was disappointed with the song’s financial results despite its popularity. He claimed that royalties of Rs 8 lakh were yet to be paid and reflected on the efforts he had put in creating the track.“This is my first film with @yrfentertainment @yrfmusic… I agreed to everything because I believe in the music. I gave this song everything I had. From production to composing, working with lyricists and singers, recording, tuning, sound, arranging, every detail is important to me. I treat it like it’s my own,” he wrote.He further claimed that all the money he received from the production company was used for the production of the song. “Whatever YRF paid me, all the token amount was used to do the live and remix… the rest was zero, yeah. That’s how much I made from a song that big,” he added.Bacchi also disputed the amount of royalties reflected in his statement. “The saddest thing is that as per the royalty statement, I still receive only Rs 8 lakh as royalty for a song which has received millions of streams and views across various platforms. Honestly, Rs 8 lakh feels like peanuts for the amount of work, time and passion I put into this song. I sincerely believe that a song of this magnitude would have earned a lot more,” he further claimed.The songwriter clarified that his post was not seeking sympathy, he simply wanted to highlight the effort that goes into creating successful music and why he was frustrated with the results. “From now on, I will only work with producers and directors who value creativity, honesty, and the people who make music,” he wrote.He concluded by reflecting on loyalty and expressing his gratitude to the few people associated with the film. “One thing I also learned is that sometimes you give people your everything and when success comes, they forget who was behind them. Anyway, I leave the rest to God. Time tells every story and karma resolves every account. The only person I respected in the entire film was Mohit Suri, because of him I did this film… Ishad Kamil,” he concluded.
