Music composer Tanishk Bagchi has opened up about what he calls the royalties payment for the title song of ‘Saiyaara’, which is disappointing. The composer shared his experience on social media, saying the financial rewards did not reflect the hard work he put in to create one of the film’s most successful musical compositions.
The composer said that this song required his full concentration
Looking back on the production of the title track, Tanishk said that 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 everything to this song. From production to composing, cooperating with lyrics and singers, recording, tuning, sound, and arrangement, every detail is important to me. I treat it like it’s my own. Whatever YRF paid me, all the nominal amount was for live and mixing…the rest was zero, yeah. That’s how much money I make from a song this big. “According to the composer, the project required a lot of time and personal investment. He said the financial results did not match the level of work that went into being on track to reach the top of the table. Tanishq also claimed that the royalty statement he obtained showed that the song earned Rs 8 lakh. He said he found the number disappointing given the title track’s popularity on streaming services and digital platforms.He added, “What breaks my heart the most 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, for the amount of work, time and passion I put into the song, Rs 8 lakh feels like peanuts. I sincerely believe that a song of this magnitude would make a lot more. I’m not writing this to gain sympathy. I write this because I know what I put into this song, and I know the sacrifices I made to bring it to life. This experience changed my perspective on the industry. From now on, I will only work with producers and directors who value creativity, honesty, and the people who create their music. “
YRF says royalties will be split equally between the three composers
Soon after Tanishk made these remarks, Yash Raj Films issued an official statement explaining its views on the matter. The studio clarifies that the title track Saiyaara was produced by Tanishk BadjiFahim Abdullah and Arslan Nizami. According to YRF, the three composers had agreed on a royalty-sharing arrangement before the song was released.The production company also maintains that every payment was made in accordance with the terms of the contract. The statement read: “The title track of ‘Saiyaara’ is a perfect collaboration between the three composers (Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are deeply grateful for their talent in creating a timeless song that has touched the hearts of millions. As per the contractual arrangements of everyone, including Tanishk, YRF has and will continue to share royalties from the title track equally between all three composers.” YRF has paid each collaborator its due fees in accordance with the contract and within the terms and time agreed upon by both parties. “While the composer questioned whether the royalties he received reflected the song’s commercial success, YRF reiterated that each collaborator was compensated under the signed agreement and that royalties will continue to be split equally between the three composers.Meanwhile, just two days ago, the Saiyaara team celebrated its first anniversary.