Singer Kanika Kapoor says singers earn just Rs 101 for songs in India
When asked how singers manage to earn a living, Kanika explained that live performances are their primary income stream. "As long as your voice works, and you can perform, you'll keep earning. "But if something happens to you - there's no pension plan for singers,' she added.Though she admitted she hasn't seen everyone's contracts, Kanika maintained that receiving a token sum of Rs 101 is standard practice for singers across the industry.Kanika shot to fame with her breakout song 'Baby Doll' from 'Ragini MMS 2', which became an overnight sensation. She quickly cemented her place in Bollywood with a string of hits, including Lovely 'Happy New Year', Desi Look 'Ek Paheli Leela', and Beat Pe Booty 'A Flying Jatt'.Most recently, she lent her voice to 'Gori Hai Kalaiyan' from the film 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi', featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh. The track, which has been well-received by audiences, was writtenby IP Singh, composed by Akshay and IP, and features a rap by Badshah.- EndsMust Watch
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