Tanishk Bagchi Claims “Zero” Earnings from Saiyaara Title Track; YRF Offers Clarification on Royalties
As the film “Saiyaara” celebrated its first anniversary on July 18, music composer Tanishk Bagchi took to Instagram to share an emotional reflection on his experience working on the title track. While he expressed pride in the music that resonated with audiences, he also voiced disappointment regarding the recognition and financial returns for his contributions. In response to Bagchi’s statements, Yash Raj Films (YRF) issued an official clarification addressing the composer’s claims.
Tanishk Bagchi’s Emotional Reflection
In his heartfelt post, Tanishk Bagchi recalled his first collaboration with YRF, stating, “This was my first film with @yrfentertainment @yrfmusic.” He elaborated on the dedication he poured into the title track, saying, “I agreed to everything because I believed in the music. 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.”
Bagchi expressed his frustration over the financial aspect, revealing, “whatever yrf had paid me all of that nominal amount was used to do the live and mixes ..what was left was zero, yes. Thts wat i earned from a song so big.” He further lamented, “What hurts the most is that, as per the royalty statement, I’m still yet to receive just ₹8 lakhs in royalties for a song that has gone on to do millions of streams and views across platforms.” He concluded, “Honestly, for the amount of work, time and passion I put into this song, ₹8 lakhs feels like peanuts.”
Clarification from Yash Raj Films
In response to Bagchi’s post, a spokesperson for YRF clarified the royalty arrangement for the title track. The statement emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, noting, “Saiyaara title track was a beautiful collaboration between three composers (Tanishk Bagchi along with Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are deeply thankful for their brilliance in creating a timeless song that has touched a million hearts.”
The spokesperson further explained, “Royalties for the title track have been shared and will continue to be shared by YRF equally between all three composers as contractually agreed by all, including Tanishk. YRF has paid every collaborator their due, as per contract, all within mutually agreed terms & time.”
Celebrating the Film’s Anniversary
The exchange between Tanishk Bagchi and YRF coincided with the first anniversary of “Saiyaara.” To commemorate the occasion, lead actors Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda visited Wembley Stadium in London to unveil the film’s exclusive Collector’s Edition Vinyl LP. This release celebrates the soundtrack that played a significant role in the film’s success.
With both Tanishk Bagchi and YRF publicly presenting their respective positions, the discussion has sparked conversations within the industry about music royalties, creative recognition, and compensation for composers behind commercially successful soundtracks.
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