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India Today
a day 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
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
2 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
2 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 ."
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kanika Kapoor reveals being paid token amount of just Rs 101 for even hit songs; says situation same for ‘greatest singer of India': ‘Saare contracts dikhaati hoon…'
Singer Kanika Kapoor, best known for her hit songs like 'Baby Doll' and 'Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan', has often spoken about the unfair treatment of singers in the Hindi film industry. In a recent interaction, Kanika claimed that playback singers are not paid proper fees for their work in films. Instead, she said, they are given a token amount, which can be as low as Rs 101. She further added that she could prove the same by showing some of her own contracts, mentioning that she received Rs 101 in payment. On Uorfi Javed's YouTube show Bunkk With Uorfi, when asked to name the person who had given her a hard time in the film industry, Kanika said, 'Everybody.' Uorfi then said, '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 Uorfi asked whether the situation was the same for all singers, Kanika responded, '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 us a favour. I can talk to you about the greatest singer of India. I am not going to give names, but it is 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.' A post shared by Bunkk with Uorfi (@bunkkwithuorfi) Admitting that singers do manage to earn money through live shows, Kanika highlighted the lack of long-term financial security in the industry. 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. 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).'
