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Tanishk Bagchi Defends 'Saiyaara' Against Plagiarism Claims
The music composer Tanishk Bagchi addressed claims that his song 'Saiyaara' sounds similar to other songs.
Some people online said it sounded like songs by One Direction and Jubin Nautiyal.
Bagchi said that the similarities exist because many songs use the same set of musical notes and chords.
He also said the song is a completely original Hindi song and has become very popular, even topping global charts.
Tanishk Bagchi responded to accusations that the song 'Saiyaara' was copied from other tracks.
Social media users suggested 'Saiyaara' resembled One Direction's 'Night Changes' and Jubin Nautiyal's 'Humnava Mere'.
Bagchi defended the song, stating similarities were due to the common use of the A minor scale.
'Saiyaara' is a purely original Hindi song, without collaborations from foreign artists.
'Saiyaara' has achieved significant chart success, including placement on Spotify's global charts.
- Who
- Tanishk Bagchi, composer of 'Saiyaara'.
- What
- Tanishk Bagchi responded to accusations that the song 'Saiyaara' was copied from other tracks.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- To address accusations of plagiarism and the song's success.
Accusations
Defense
Originality of music
Accusations
The song is a copy.
Defense
The song is original.
- Song Title
- Saiyaara
- Composer
- Tanishk Bagchi
- Accusation
- Copying of melodies and chords from Night Changes
- Originality
- Original Hindi Song
- Chart Success
- Top 5 on global hit songs charts
Sources
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