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NDTV
14 hours ago
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- NDTV
Kanika Kapoor Claims Singers In India Get Rs 101 For Their Songs: "They Say That They are Doing You A Favour"
New Delhi: Baby Doll singer Kanika Kapoor made a shocking claim in a recent interview, claiming singers in India get Rs 101 for their songs. What's Happening During a conversation with Uorfi Javed on her show Bunkk with Uorfi, Kanika shared singers in India don't get paid well. Talking about the systematic failure and financial distress of singers she said, "Singers don't really get paid. Main saare contracts dikhaati hu, 101 rupees milte hain. (I can show you all the contracts. I was paid ₹101). They say that they are doing you a favour. I can talk to you about the greatest singer of India. I am not going to give names, but very obvious. I don't think that even he is being paid for most of his greatest songs ever. Or has any publishing, or has any royalty structure. There is nothing like that in India today." Sharing the bleak picture, Kanika added, "Only if you are alive and you are able to sing, agar aapki awaaz chal rahi hai, aur aap shows kar paa rahe hain. Jab tak aap shows kar paa rahe hain, tab tak aapko paise milenge. Kal ko kuchh ho jaaye to koi pension plan nahi hai singers ke liye (As long as your voice is working and you're able to perform shows, you'll keep earning. But if something happens tomorrow, there's no pension plan for singers)." About Kanika Kapoor Kanika Kapoor's meteoric rise can be traced back a decade ago, crooning for Sunny Leone in the song Baby Doll. The song cemented her position as the sensational singer in the industry. Later, Kanika's hit songs credit includes, Lovely (Happy New Year), Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan (Roy), Desi Look (Ek Paheli Leela), and Beat Pe Booty (A Flying Jatt). In recent times, she's seen lending her voice for the new version of Gori Hai Kalaiyan from Mere Husband Ki Biwi, featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh. The lyrics were penned by IP Singh, music was composed by Akshay & IP, and Badshah added his signature rap to the song.
India Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Singer Kanika Kapoor says singers earn just Rs 101 for songs in India
Popular playback singer Kanika Kapoor, best known for chart-topping hits like 'Baby Doll' and 'Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan', has made a startling revelation about the pay scale of singers in the Indian music industry. Speaking on Uorfi Javed's chat show Bunkk with Uorfi, the singer opened up about the financial struggles faced by vocalists behind some of Bollywood's biggest a conversation that's now grabbing headlines, Uorfi questioned Kanika about rumours surrounding one of her viral songs for which she allegedly wasn't paid. Kanika confirmed the speculation, saying, 'Singers don't really get paid. I can show you the contract, I was paid Rs 101. They say they're doing you a favour.'advertisementWithout naming anyone, Kanika went on to claim that even some of India's most legendary vocalists aren't fairly compensated: 'I could talk to you about the greatest singer in India. I don't think even he is paid for most of his iconic songs, nor does he have publishing rights or a royalty structure. There's nothing like that in India today.' 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 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 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
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sunny Leone says 'I hated showing my legs when I was younger', reveals how she embraced body positivity
Getting older is also about getting wiser, and making peace with the insecurities you once had about yourself. For actor Sunny Leone, one of the things she has learnt to love about herself that she once tried to hide, has to do with her legs! Sunny Leone shares her body positivity story.(Sunny Leone) In an interview to HT Lifestyle, Sunny Leone reveals: "When I was younger, I hated my legs. I think it's because I was a lighter-skinned Indian girl going to an all-white, predominantly white school with other girls who had lighter hair. And I had dark, Punjabi, dark, thick hair. And I hated showing my legs." What led to body positivity? "As I got older, I realized that, 'Hey, this is not so bad.' And I actually enjoy wearing shorts or a little skirt. That was one thing that I definitely hid. But now, I don't. I'm very comfortable with my body," explains Sunny, who has been nonchalant about flaunting her legs in her famous songs Baby Doll and Pink Lips. At 44, Sunny Leone is enjoying life with her husband and their three children Nisha, Noah and Asher. Her skin glows owing to her healthy diet and skincare habits. With ageing becoming less of a taboo in beauty conversations, we asked Sunny about her take on using cosmetic treatments to maintain skin health and confidence. Here's what she says: "As far as anti-aging goes, most people are always trying to fight the clock. It's about when you look in the mirror as you age, do you like what you see? And if you don't, then I am very liberal... I think if you want to change something, change something. If something makes you feel good - injections, fillers, certain lasers, procedures, tightening, fixing, cutting, sewing it back together, you should definitely do what makes you happy." However, she has a word of caution. "Just make sure that you do your research with the proper doctor, because I have learned the hard way that if you are not comfortable with a doctor, the results can be horrendous and fixing that can take a lot of time. So, make sure you know who you're going to and you trust them," she adds. But as someone constantly in the public eye, how does she protect her sense of self-worth from the expectations of 'looking perfect'? Sunny has a simple formula: "I just make sure that I feel good. I try my best to eat good or eat clean and healthy. Certain things you put in your body definitely show on the outward." Meat is one of those things for Sunny Leone, who is a supporter of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). "I think that the amount of hormones and preservatives and things that go into meat products or animal products, is something that's not good for me and I will not go down that route. Eating clean and exercising is definitely a good way to begin your path towards feeling good or whatever your perfect is," she says.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kanika Kapoor says singers get paid only ₹101 for their songs in India, reveals their real source of income
Singer Kanika Kapoor, popularly known for songs like Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, recently made a shocking confession, revealing the harsh reality of the music industry. During a conversation with Uorfi Javed on her show Bunkk with Uorfi, Kanika revealed that singers don't really get paid in India and explained how they actually earn money. Kanika Kapoor says singers in India are not paid for their songs. Kanika Kapoor says singers doesn't get paid for songs When Uorfi asked Kanika about a viral song of hers for which she didn't get paid, Kanika admitted that singers don't usually get paid for their songs. She added, "Singers don't really get paid. Main saare contracts dikhaati hu, 101 rupees milte hain. (I can show you all the contracts. I was paid ₹101). They say that they are doing you a favour. I can talk to you about the greatest singer of India. I am not going to give names, but very obvious. I don't think that even he is being paid for most of his greatest songs ever. Or has any publishing, or has any royalty structure. There is nothing like that in India today." Kanika Kapoor reveals how singer really earn money When further asked how singers really earn, Kanika said, "Only if you are alive and you are able to sing, agar aapki awaaz chal rahi hai, aur aap shows kar paa rahe hain. Jab tak aap shows kar paa rahe hain, tab tak aapko paise milenge. Kal ko kuchh ho jaaye to koi pension plan nahi hai singers ke liye (As long as your voice is working and you're able to perform shows, you'll keep earning. But if something happens tomorrow, there's no pension plan for singers)." She further clarified that even though she hasn't seen everyone's contracts but the reality is singers only get ₹101 for their songs. About Kanika Kapoor Kanika rose to fame with her chartbuster debut song Baby Doll from the film Ragini MMS 2 (2014), which became an overnight sensation and established her as one of Bollywood's most sought-after voices. Following this success, Kanika delivered several hit tracks including Lovely (Happy New Year), Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan (Roy), Desi Look (Ek Paheli Leela), and Beat Pe Booty (A Flying Jatt). Her latest track, Gori Hai Kalaiyan from Mere Husband Ki Biwi, featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh, was loved by the audience. The lyrics were penned by IP Singh, music was composed by Akshay & IP, and Badshah added a twist to the song with his rap.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rs 101 payment for hit songs? Dark reality of Bollywood playback singing exposed by Kanika Kapoor
Synopsis Singer Kanika Kapoor, known for hits like Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, has revealed that playback singers in Bollywood are often paid only token amounts, sometimes as low as Rs 101, even for popular songs. Speaking on Bunkk With Uorfi, she said most singers don't receive proper fees, royalties, or publishing rights, and the industry treats minimal payment as a favour. Kapoor also hinted that even India's most celebrated singer faces the same issue.
