Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Sonu Nigam Claims T‑Series, Zee Music Banned Him Over Copyright
Sonu Nigam is a famous singer from India.
He says that two big music companies, T‑Series and Zee Music, stopped hiring him after he talked about how singers should get paid for their songs.
He was called an activist for this.
He says this made him miss out on many chances in his career.
But now the music companies have changed and they pay singers more.
He thinks this is a good change for the music world.
Sonu Nigam says T‑Series and Zee Music stopped working with him after he spoke about copyright and royalty rights for singers.
He was labelled "an activist" and claims the stance cost him industry opportunities.
The singer says the music‑label landscape has changed, with major labels now paying royalties to singers.
He reports that T‑Series and Zee Music have rebuilt their relationship with him.
He views the shift as a long‑overdue change in the industry.
- Who
- Sonu Nigam
- What
- Claims T‑Series and Zee Music stopped working with him after he spoke about copyright and royalty rights for singers
- When
- Recent interview
- Where
- India
- Why
- He was advocating for artists' rights, which he says cost him opportunities
- Artist
- Sonu Nigam
- Labels involved
- T‑Series, Zee Music
- Issue
- Copyright and royalty rights for singers
- Outcome
- Labels now pay royalties and rebuilt relationship
- Claim
- He was banned after speaking out
