A year later, Saiyaara became one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema and became a Ahan Pandey and Anit Pada After becoming an overnight sensation, the film came back into the spotlight for different reasons. music composer Tanishk Badji It is said that despite the film’s huge success on music streaming platforms, he is still waiting for royalties worth Rs 8 lakh. The composer shared a detailed note on Instagram and said the question was not about seeking public sympathy but about highlighting the value of creative work in the music industry.Reviewing his experience working on the project Mohit Suri Director Tanishk revealed that “Saiyaara” was a collaboration between him and YRF Entertainment and YRF Music. According to him, he took on the project because he believed in his music and put his heart and soul into bringing the title track to life.“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, vocal tuning, sound, arrangement, every detail is important to me.Tanishq further claimed, “The saddest thing is that as per the royalty statement, I have still received only Rs 8 lakh in royalties for a song that has millions of plays and views across platforms. Honestly, Rs 8 lakh feels like peanuts for the amount of work, time and passion I put into the song. I truly believe that a song of this scale would have earned much more.”
YRF responds to Tanishk Bagchi
Following Tanishk Bagchi’s social media post, yash raj movies has issued an official statement in response to the composer’s allegations regarding royalty payments for the title track of ‘Saiyaara’.A YRF spokesperson said, “The title song of ‘Saiyaara’ is a perfect collaboration between three composers (Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are extremely grateful to their talents for creating a timeless song that has touched millions of hearts. Royalties from the title track are already shared by YRF and will continue to be shared equally between all three composers as per the contracts signed by everyone including Tanishk. YRF has paid each collaborator its due fees in accordance with the contract and within the terms and time agreed upon by both parties. “Prior to this statement, Tanishq claimed that he was yet to receive Rs 8 lakh in royalties from the chart-topping song. However, YRF insists that all payments have been made in accordance with the contractual agreements signed by the three composers and that future royalties will continue to be divided equally as stipulated in the contract.
Lessons learned
The composer clarified that his post was not meant to garner sympathy, but to shed light on the reality faced by musicians behind successful projects.“I’m not writing this to gain sympathy. I’m writing this because I know what I put into this song, and I know the sacrifices I made to bring it to life… This experience has changed the way I view this industry. From now on, I will only work with producers and directors who value creativity, honesty, and the people who make music,” he wrote.Reflecting on the aftermath of the film’s success, he added, “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 looked up to in the entire movie was @mohitsuri and it was because of him that I made this movie…”
The Legacy of “Syara”
The title song of “Saiyaara” has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami. Written by Irshad Kamil and sung by Faheem Abdullah, the song became one of the biggest hits of the year.“Saiyara” was released in July last year and grossed 5.77 billion rupees at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing romantic film in India and one of the top-grossing films of the year. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film featured Ahaan Panday in his Bollywood debut and Aneet Padda in his first lead role. The romantic drama, which follows the journey of musician Krish and journalist and poet Vani Batra, has received critical acclaim for its music, performances and emotional storytelling and is currently streaming on Netflix.
