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News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Armaan Malik BREAKS Silence On Bond With Brother Amaal Amid Family Rift: 'Nothing Can...'
Last Updated: Despite Amaal Mallik's family fallout, Armaan Malik says their bond is intact and unshakable. He also teases a new track composed by Amaal. Amaal Mallik recently sent shockwaves across social media when he revealed he had emotionally distanced himself from his family. While his post hinted at personal turmoil, one relationship remained unaffected and that's his bond with younger brother Armaan Malik. Amid speculation about a possible rift, Armaan has now spoken out, setting the record straight. In a recent interview with The Hindustan Times, the singer shared that nothing has changed between him and Amaal. 'Our bond is and will always be the same. I know my relationship with my brother and we are pretty tight. I am the kind of person who doesn't care about what people think or social media users think. All I care about is what my brother and I think, and we are pretty sorted. Nothing can ever change between us," he said, shutting down rumours of any strain. Reiterating his brother's words, Amaal had earlier assured fans via social media that, 'humare beech mein koi problem nahin hai." While he has deleted the original post where he spoke about the emotional strain within the family, his public comments on Armaan have been consistently positive. He also requested privacy as he navigates this challenging phase in his life. Armaan further shared that the duo is currently collaborating on a new song. 'I have sung a single that has been composed by Amaal. It's tentatively titled BB. It's a Hindi-Punjabi song that we plan to release in a month or so," he revealed. The brothers have had a successful history of musical collaborations. Their past projects include popular tracks like Buddhu Sa Mann, Ghar Se Nikalte Hi, Jaan Hai Meri, among others. First Published: May 14, 2025, 20:50 IST
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Artists Must Be Free To Say No': Javed Akhtar On Financial Freedom And Creativity
In a recent conversation, Javed Akhtar opened up about the importance of IP laws in the music industry. Ace screenwriter, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar known for his songs like Dard-e-Disco, Ghar Se Nikalte Hi, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and Dekha Ek Khwaab, recently opened up how artists in the music industry are secured. Akhtar, who also serves as the chairperson of the Indian Performing Right Society, revealed the importance of intellectual property laws for the financial security of the artist during the 'IP and Music: Feel the beat of IP" conference organised by FICCI. During the candid chat over there, Javed Akhtar stated that it's only possible for the artists to refuse the work they don't want to do if they are financially secure. He said in his inaugural address, '… It is not heartfelt, it is ordered. They have been told to do this. They don't have freedom," adding, 'Wherever they have freedom, they will make this music industry more alive and potent. This can only happen by any kind of good creative work. It can only happen if you give power to the artists. Whatever he has done, he should be rewarded for that. Economically and financially, he should be secure. He should be able to say no." The veteran screenwriter further stressed the robust system and continued, 'As long as he is straitjacketed in such conditions where he has to survive financially to get two square meals on his table for his family, how can he? Some martyrs do that but we can't expect everybody to do that. We need the security of the artist for the security of the music industry. We need strong rules that are implemented on the ground for a healthier music industry." Renowned for his contribution to the music industry, Akhtar even elaborated on the current state of music's shelf life and mentioned how there can be a 'balance between creativity and marketing". The lyricist added, 'You have to make your market, that's called marketing. If you are adhering to the market, then what kind of marketing person are you? There is no creativity in you. No experiment, no courage. How do you make an artist be able to say, 'No, I will not do this. No, I have this right?' That is where the IP laws come in…" Highlighting the importance of IP laws, Akhtar mentioned, 'Whatever you do from the depth of your heart, it reaches other people's hearts. Your dishonesty and cold-blooded attitude towards the work also gets conveyed instinctively." As stated on its official IPRS website, they grant licenses to 'music users' and collect royalties for the same. Meanwhile, the body legitimises the use of copyrighted music and helps authors, composers, and music publishers get their fair share. According to Akhtar, when he took over IPRS in 2017, the annual income of the body was almost Rs. 42 crore. Over the years, it has already surpassed Rs. 730 crore, and is eyeing it's their next milestone – Rs. 1,000 crore. First Published:
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Artists security important for the security of music industry: Javed Akhtar on importance of IP laws
New Delhi, An artist should have the freedom to refuse the work they don't want to do and that's only possible when they are financially secure, said veteran screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar on Tuesday highlighting the importance of intellectual property laws. Akhtar, who also serves as the chairperson of the Indian Performing Right Society , said when the artist is secured, it will reflect on the overall state of the Indian music industry. The lyricist, credited for songs such as "Dekha Ek Khwaab", "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga", "Ghar Se Nikalte Hi", and "Dard-e-Disco", said the shelf life of music is "reducing by the day" all over the world today. "... It is not heartfelt, it is ordered. They have been told to do this. They don't have freedom. Wherever they have freedom, they will make this music industry more alive and potent. This can only happen by any kind of good creative work. This can only happen if you give power to the artistes. Whatever he has done, he should be rewarded for that. Economically, financially, he should be secured. He should be able to say no. "As long as he is straitjacketed in such conditions where he has to survive financially to get two square meals on his table for his family, how can he? There are martyrs who do that but we can't expect everybody to do that. We need the security of the artist for the security of the music industry. We need strong rules that are implemented on the ground for a healthier music industry," Akhtar said in his inaugural address of the "IP and Music: Feel the beat of IP" conference organised by FICCI here. There has to be a balance between creativity and marketing, he added. "You have to make your market, that's called marketing. If you are adhering to the market, then what kind of a marketing person are you? There is no creativity in you. No experiment, no courage. How do you make an artist be able to say 'no, I will not do this. No, I have this right'? That is where the IP laws come in..." The cinema veteran said when the work is innovative, heartfelt, and has variety it will do "better business". "Whatever you do from the depth of your heart, it reaches other people's hearts. Your dishonesty, cold-blooded attitude towards the work also gets conveyed instinctively," he added. According to its official website, IPRS legitimises the use of copyrighted music by issuing music licenses to 'music users' and collects royalties for such use, for and on behalf of its members. The body helps authors, composers, and music publishers get their fair share of royalties, while also helping music users play music legally. When he took over IPRS in 2017, Akhtar said, the annual income at its peak all over the world and India was ₹42 crore. In the last eight years, the income has crossed ₹730 crore. "It is still a work in progress. In a couple of years, hopefully, we'll cross ₹1,000 crore," he added. Akhtar praised Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal for "going out of his way" to see that the Copyright Act 2021 is implemented, adding IPRS intends to go back to the government to emphasise that IP laws are "not being implemented on the ground". "If these laws are implemented, I see a very bright future for the Indian music industry." The event was also attended by Vivek Agarwal, secretary, Union Ministry of Culture, who also announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering India's creative economy, including partnerships with digital streaming platforms. "We are in discussions with Spotify and YouTube to sign MoUs promoting folk and traditional music that currently lacks commercial market presence," Aggarwal said. The ministry is also pursuing Geographical Indication registration for traditional musical instruments and styles. "Every region of this country has a unique musical setup that deserves protection," Aggarwal added. FICCI IPR Committee Chairman Anil Rajput later announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with WIPO to establish an IP for Business Center at FICCI after a decade-long effort. 'This centre will serve as a pivotal resource for Indian businesses, creators, and innovators,' Rajput added. He also addressed the dual impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, calling for 'protection from negative impacts while building an ecosystem that leverages AI as a positive enabler.'
