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Amaal Mallik reacts to Tanishk Bagchi’s ₹8 lakh Saiyaara royalty row: ‘Where were you in 2015?’

Amaal Mallik reacts to Tanishk Bagchi’s ₹8 lakh Saiyaara royalty row: ‘Where were you in 2015?’

The debate around music royalties in India has found another voice. As composer Tanishk Bagchi’s dispute with Yash Raj Films (YRF) over the Saiyaara title track recently made headlines, composer-singer Amaal Mallik has shared a cryptic post that many believe is a reflection on the ongoing conversation. Without naming anyone, Amaal suggested that the industry is only now discussing an issue he says he had been raising since nearly a decade. Amaal Mallik reacts to Saiyaara royalty row: ‘Where were you in 2015 when I was fighting the system alone?’ Amaal Mallik says the music industry is ’10 years too late’ Amaal Mallik has weighed in with a cryptic social media post that many believe is linked to the ongoing debate. Without naming anyone, the composer reflected on his own battle with the music industry and suggested that the concerns being discussed today are far from new. Posting a selfie with a short note, Amaal wrote, “People in the music industry waking up 10 years too late. Where were you in 2015 when I was …

Tanishk Bagchi deletes ₹8 lakh unpaid royalty post after YRF says Saiyaara dues were shared: ‘Paid every collaborator’

Tanishk Bagchi deletes ₹8 lakh unpaid royalty post after YRF says Saiyaara dues were shared: ‘Paid every collaborator’

A year after Saiyaara took over the box office and its title track became one of the biggest musical hits of the year, the film has landed in an unexpected controversy. On its first anniversary, composer Tanishk Bagchi claimed that he is still waiting to receive ₹8 lakh in royalties for the chartbuster song. The post quickly grabbed attention online, but after Yash Raj Films (YRF) responded, saying all payments had been made as per the agreed contract, Bagchi deleted his statement from Instagram. YRF says Saiyaara royalties were paid as agreed; Tanishk Bagchi deletes viral post. YRF says all payments were made as per agreement After Tanishk Bagchi’s claims gained attention online, Yash Raj Films released an official statement saying that every collaborator had been paid according to the terms of their agreement. “Saiyaara title track was a beautiful collaboration between three composers (Tanishk Bagchi along with Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are deeply thankful for their brilliance in creating a timeless song that has touched a million hearts. Royalties for the title …

Tanishk Bagchi alleges Rs 8 lakh royalty dues; YRF responds

Tanishk Bagchi alleges Rs 8 lakh royalty dues; YRF responds

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Saiyaara has clocked one year since its release. Music composer Tanishk Bagchi, who composed the title track of the blockbuster film Saiyaara, has alleged that he hasn’t been paid the royalty for the chartbuster track. Now, the studio behind the film, Yash Raj Films (YRF), has responded to the allegations levelled by the composer. Tanishk Bagchi’s allegations On Saturday, the composer took to Instagram and shared the poster of the film. Tanishk also penned a long note in the caption, sharing how he feels betrayed as he wasn’t remunerated correctly. He wrote, “I gave this song everything I had. From the production to the composition, working with the lyricist and singers, recording, vocal tuning, sound, arrangements every single detail mattered to me. I treated it like it was my own. Whatever YRF had paid me, all of that nominal amount was used to do the live and mixes… what was left was zero, yes. That’s what I earned from a song so big.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of …

Tanishk Bagchi claims he’s yet to receive ₹8 lakh royalty for hit Saiyaara title track: ‘The amount feels like peanuts’

Tanishk Bagchi claims he’s yet to receive ₹8 lakh royalty for hit Saiyaara title track: ‘The amount feels like peanuts’

A year after Mohit Suri‘s Saiyaara stormed the box office and transformed Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda into breakout stars, the film has found itself back in the headlines for an unexpected reason. On the blockbuster’s first anniversary, music composer Tanishk Bagchi has claimed that he is still waiting to receive ₹8 lakh in royalties for the title track, despite its phenomenal success. Saiyaara became a phenomenon after its release in theatres last year in July. Tanishk Bagchi claims non-payment of dues On Saturday, Tanishk took to Instagram to share a lengthy note, claiming that he is yet to receive the pending royalties. Clarifying that his post was not an attempt to seek sympathy, the composer reflected on the sacrifices he made while creating the song and expressed his disappointment over the lack of financial returns despite its success. “This was my first film with @yrfentertainment @yrfmusic… I agreed to everything because I believed in the music. I gave this song everything I had. From the production to the composition, working with the lyricist and …

BTS Festa 2026: A toast to 13 glorious years of the K-pop royalty

BTS Festa 2026: A toast to 13 glorious years of the K-pop royalty

The boy band BTS made K-pop a global phenomenon, and to celebrate their legacy over the past 13 years, BTS Festa is underway which comprises of new releases, revival of their travel show, a behind-the-scenes glimpse and much more. Here’s a lowdown BTS Festa 2026 (Photo: Instagram) The Family Photo The celebrations kicked in on June 4 with the band getting together to share some playful glimpses in a warm garden and home setting. It serves as their first complete, fully reunited OT7 group portrait session since all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—successfully finished their mandatory military services, thus making it all the more special. Live performances The celebrations continued as the band’s agency unveiled the video of the band’s performance of their song Hooligan, featuring all members, on June 5. BTS will also close the Festa with their two live performances scheduled in Busan on June 12 and 13, as part of their ongoing ARIRANG world tour. The dinner party The group’s web variety series Run BTS! 2.0 returned after a hiatus this April, and on June …

Ivory drapes and a lace umbrella: Alia Bhatt channels vintage royalty on Day 2 of Cannes 2026 | Bollywood News

Ivory drapes and a lace umbrella: Alia Bhatt channels vintage royalty on Day 2 of Cannes 2026 | Bollywood News

After making a striking impression on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, Alia Bhatt returned with another standout fashion moment on day two. Fresh pictures and videos from the French Riviera have been doing the rounds online. The actor inaugurated Bharat Pavilion at the Cannes festival with director Ashutosh Gowariker. Alia’s look on day 2 of Cannes 2026 For her second day at the Cannes Film Festival, Alia Bhatt embraced vintage glamour in an elegant ivory draped saree-inspired ensemble. The look featured a structured sweetheart neckline with delicate embellishments and a corset-style bodice that flowed into soft pleated drapes. alia bhatt’s third look for the cannes film festival 🦢 pic.twitter.com/ikmPPHGvWg — ‎ً (@softiealiaa) May 13, 2026   Alia carried a lace umbrella while walking outdoors, bringing a regal, almost European summer-romance feel to the appearance. She styled the outfit with soft waves, minimal jewellery and dewy makeup.     ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt calls out Bollywood’s ‘75% male audience’ argument: ‘What happens to the women?’ Alia’s red carpet moment The actor’s latest …

‘Bollywood royalty’: Fans gush over Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri, Suhana at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding to Saaniya Chandhok

‘Bollywood royalty’: Fans gush over Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri, Suhana at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding to Saaniya Chandhok

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan attended cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding to Saaniya Chandhok on Thursday in Mumbai. Accompanying him were his wife, interior designer Gauri Khan, and their daughter, actor Suhana Khan. Fans couldn’t get enough of the pictures and videos of the family from the wedding. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, left, with wife Gauri Khan, centre, and daughter Suhana Khan during the wedding ceremony of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar and industrialist Ravi Ghai’s granddaughter Saaniya Chandhok. (PTI) Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri, Suhana turn heads Shah Rukh arrived at the wedding dressed in an ivory bandhgala while Gauri and Suhana twinned in yellow. Gauri opted for a sequinned yellow saree while Suhana looked stunning in an ivory and yellow lehenga. The family even posed for pictures at the venue before heading inside. Aryan Khan, who was in the news today for a rumoured project with HBO after his debut with Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood, did not accompany them. Fans were taken with how good the family looked …

Bride Rashmika Mandanna sits in a paalki, groom Vijay Deverakonda redefines royalty in unseen pics from wedding

Bride Rashmika Mandanna sits in a paalki, groom Vijay Deverakonda redefines royalty in unseen pics from wedding

On February 26, actors and longtime lovebirds, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tied the knot in an intimate wedding in Udaipur. The first wedding ceremony was in the morning, where the actors got married by Telugu Hindu rituals, paying tribute to Vijay’s heritage. Later in the evening, they honoured Rashmika’s roots and got married in a traditional Kodava wedding ceremony, for which the bride wore a saree gifted by her mother-in-law. Their wholesome wedding pictures, featuring teary-eyed candid moments of the newlyweds, broke the internet. Well, inside pictures from the grand ceremony have now been shared online. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda on their wedding day Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s new and unseen pictures from inside their wedding were posted on social media today by an event management company. The post included a beautiful picture of Rashmika sitting in a paalki and Vijay looking magnificent with a sword in his hands. Along with the same, the event organisers shared, “Presenting the wedding decor and the details of what went into designing the beautiful aesthetics …

Vijay Deverakonda channels his inner royalty as he makes regal entry to marry Rashmika Mandanna

Vijay Deverakonda channels his inner royalty as he makes regal entry to marry Rashmika Mandanna

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna officially tied the knot on February 26, 2026. As the duo began a new chapter in their lives, they shared official posts on social media, introducing themselves to the world as husband and wife. In a series of pictures shared by Rashmika, one shot featured Vijay entering the wedding venue on horseback, looking absolutely majestic in his traditional attire. VIROSH Picture: Vijay Deverakonda gets on horseback to tie the knot with Rashmika Mandanna Taking to her social media handle, Rashmika Mandanna shared several images from her wedding. In one of the pictures, Vijay was seen riding a horse as he made his way into the venue, appearing like a king ready to wed his queen. The black-and-white photograph was slightly blurred due to movement, but the majestic aesthetic and grandeur made his traditional look all the more striking. Vijay was spotted in an attire crafted by popular designer Anamika Khanna. Rooted in the textile legacy of Hyderabad, Vijay’s ensemble draws from the strength of the Vanasingaram weave. An ivory dhoti …

Sunny Deol says he ‘ran away’ from Mumbai amid Border 2’s Rs 436 cr box office success; answers if Dhurandhar 2 gave him royalty for using ‘Ghayal hu isliye Ghatak hu’ | Bollywood News

Sunny Deol says he ‘ran away’ from Mumbai amid Border 2’s Rs 436 cr box office success; answers if Dhurandhar 2 gave him royalty for using ‘Ghayal hu isliye Ghatak hu’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 14, 2026 07:03 PM IST Sunny Deol has been riding a career high ever since his roaring comeback with Gadar 2 in 2023. In 2025, he followed it up with Jaat and then Border 2 in 2026, which has struck a chord with fans and has collected over Rs 436 crore worldwide since its release. But amid the box office success, Sunny quietly escaped to Manali to reconnect with simpler times. In an interview with ANI, the actor revealed, “After Border 2’s release, I decided I would take a break. I ran away to Manali. It snowed there, and I enjoyed all of that.” Why Sunny Deol escaped amid Border 2’s success Even while on a break, Sunny stayed connected to his film. “I had arranged screenings of Border 2 for audiences that included several army personnel. One lady told me she had watched the film twice. I told her, ‘Aaja phir, photo kheech le!’ We put a lot of hard work into every film, but when one of them reaches …