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Time of India
3 days 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kanika Kapoor makes BIG claim, saying even 'the greatest singer in India' doesn't get paid for his songs: 'I was paid Rs 101'
Kanika Kapoor , who has given us hit tracks like 'Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan' and 'Baby Doll,' recently opened up about how singers don't get paid for their songs. She shared how the Indian music industry works in reality. Kanika expressed that most singers get pennies, and she is one of them. Here's what she said. Kanika Kapoor reveals singers don't get paid for songs: '101 Rupees mile hain' On 'Bunkk With Uorfi,' Kanika Kapoor revealed that "everybody" has given her a hard time in this industry. When the host asked about not getting paid for the song that went viral, Kanika replied, "I don't think any singer is really paid for songs in this industry." She acknowledged that there are some independent musicians, but except for them, all others don't get paid properly. She said, "Main saare contracts dikhaati hu, 101 rupees mile hain (I will show you my contracts. I was paid Rs 101). Kanika went on to add that the people in the industry say that they are doing a favor for the singer. She even claimed that even the "greatest singer in India" is not being paid for most of his amazing songs ever. She said, "I am not going to give names, but it's very obvious." Kapoor went on to share that the music industry doesn't let a singer have a publishing or royalty structure. Kanika Kapoor reveals the real income source of singers Kanika Kapoor stated that singers make money through their live shows. She pointed out that the musicians don't have any pension or any kind of long-term financial support. She 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 (As long as you can sing and your voice is working, you can earn money through concerts). "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kanika Kapoor Makes Shocking Claim, Says Singers Don't Get Paid: ‘Rs 101 Milte Hain'
Baby Doll singer Kanika Kapoor recently talked about the harsh reality of the Indian music industry, and stated that most singers are not paid for their songs. Singer Kanika Kapoor, most famously known for her songs such as Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, recently make some shocking claims about the Indian music industry. He talked about the harsh reality of the industry, and said that most singers in Bollywood are not paid for their songs. She revealed that she has her own contracts as proof, showing that singers are often paid a token amount of as little as Rs 101. According to her, the industry frames it as if they're doing the singer a favour. While Kanika didn't take names, she revealed that even the greatest singer in India isn't receiving proper compensation, royalties, or publishing rights for their biggest hits. On 'Bunkk With Uorfi,' Kanika Kapoor was asked to name someone who has given her a hard time in the industry. The singer replied, 'Everybody." Uorfi then asked, 'I know you did a song that went really viral, but you were not paid for it." Kanika replied, 'I don't think any singer is really paid for songs in this industry. It's only now maybe some independent music but…" When asked whether singers are really not paid, she replied, 'No. Singers don't really get paid. Main saare contracts dikhaati hu, 101 rupees mile hain. (I can show you all the contracts. I was paid Rs 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 On How Singers Make Money Despite Not Being Paid For Their Songs She then added that the only way singers make money is through their live shows. However, they had no pension or long-term financial support for singers in India. '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)." When asked again whether singers truly don't get paid for their songs, Kanika clarified that while she hasn't seen everyone's contracts, the reality is — they don't. 'Nothing. 101 Rs milte hain," she said. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
