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Worldwide Records Challenges Banijay Over Pawan Singh Song Use
Worldwide Records says a Bhojpuri song was used in a television reality show without permission.
The song is called “Sorry Sorry” and is associated with singer Pawan Singh.
The song appeared in episode 16 of the first season of Rise & Fall.
Worldwide Records says it holds the rights to the song.
The company sent a legal notice to Banijay through the law firm Anand and Anand.
It asked Banijay to stop showing the disputed material and remove it.
It also asked for details about money earned from using the song.
Banijay Asia has seven working days to respond, and it has not publicly responded so far.
Worldwide Records sent Banijay a legal notice alleging unauthorized use of Bhojpuri songs.
The notice objects to Pawan Singh’s “Sorry Sorry” being used in episode 16 of Rise & Fall’s first season.
Worldwide Records says it owns rights to the songs and that no necessary permission or license was obtained.
The company demanded removal of the content, an immediate halt to its use, and accounts of earnings from the show.
Banijay Asia was given seven working days to respond, or Worldwide Records said it would pursue legal remedies.
- Who
- Worldwide Records sent a legal notice to Banijay Asia over the alleged unauthorized use of Bhojpuri songs, including Pawan Singh’s “Sorry Sorry.”
- What
- The company alleged copyright and music-rights infringement and demanded removal of the content, cessation of its use, and financial accounts.
- Where
- The song was used in episode 16 of season one of the reality show Rise & Fall.
- When
- The notice was reported on September 5, 2026; an earlier notice regarding the same matter was issued on September 25, 2025.
- Why
- Worldwide Records says the songs were used without the necessary permission or license.
Key facts
- Disputed song
- “Sorry Sorry” by Pawan Singh
- Show
- Rise & Fall
- Episode
- Episode 16 of season one
- Claimant
- Worldwide Records
- Notice recipient
- Banijay Asia
- Response deadline
- Seven working days
- Requested actions
- Stop streaming or broadcasting the works, remove the allegedly infringing content, and provide accounts of show-related earnings
- Earlier notice
- A notice regarding the same matter was issued on September 25, 2025
Quotes
Worldwide Records’ legal notice
A legal notice issued by Worldwide Records through Anand and Anand.
“However, this communication is framed as a final opportunity to rectify the situation by: (a) Immediately ceasing and desisting from streaming or broadcasting the copyrighted works, and taking down the infringing content. (b) Furnishing complete accounts of all amounts earned from exploitation of the show “Rise and Fall (sic)”
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“Banijay Asia is given 7 working days to respond, failing which legal remedies including injunctions, compensation, and damages will be pursued”
news18.com
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