Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Tanishk Bagchi Claims ₹8 Lakh Royalties Unpaid
Tanishk Bagchi, who composed the song for the movie Saiyaara, said he hasn't been paid ₹8 lakh in royalties.
He explained that the money he got initially was used up for making the song, leaving him with nothing.
He feels sad because the song was very successful but he didn't earn much.
He said he will now be more careful about who he works with in the future.
YRF Entertainment, the company that made the movie, said they have paid everyone who worked on the film.
Tanishk Bagchi alleges he hasn't received ₹8 lakh in royalties for the Saiyaara title track.
He claims the initial payment from YRF Entertainment was entirely used for live recordings and mixing.
Bagchi expressed disappointment over the financial returns compared to the effort and time invested.
He emphasized that his post was not for sympathy but to highlight the sacrifices made for the song.
YRF Entertainment responded by stating that every collaborator has been paid.
- Who
- Tanishk Bagchi, music composer
- What
- Allegations of unpaid royalties for the Saiyaara title track
- When
- July 18, on the film's one-year release anniversary
- Where
- India
- Why
- Disappointment over financial returns and industry practices
Tanishk Bagchi's Perspective
YRF Entertainment's Perspective
Payment Status
Tanishk Bagchi's Perspective
Tanishk Bagchi claims he has not received ₹8 lakh in royalties for the Saiyaara title track.
YRF Entertainment's Perspective
YRF Entertainment states that every collaborator has been paid.
- Composer
- Tanishk Bagchi
- Song
- Saiyaara title track
- Pending Royalties
- ₹8 lakh
- Production House
- YRF Entertainment
- Collaborators
- Mohit Suri, Irshad Kamil, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami
- Film Stars
- Aneet Padda, Ahaan Panday
- Release Anniversary
- 1 year
Sources
'Not Writing For Sympathy...': Tanishk Bagchi Alleges Pending ₹8 Lakh Royalty For Saiyaara Title Song, Calls Amount 'Peanuts'
Tanishk Bagchi Alleges Non-Payment Of Rs 8 Lakh In Royalties For Saiyaara: YRF Paid Nominal Amount
Saiyaara Hit With Non-Payment Controversy On 1 Year Anniversary Of Release, YRF Says 'Every Collaborator Paid' As Tanishk Bagchi Claims ₹8 Lakh In Dues
Saiyaara: YRF responds after Tanishk Bagchi claims he is still awaiting Rs 8 lakh in royalties