AR Rahman, Madras Talkies Fined ₹2 Crore Over Copyright Infringement

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The Delhi High Court found AR Rahman's Veera Raja Veera copied the classical piece Shiva Stuti and ordered credit correction. Rahman and Madras Talkies must pay ₹2 crore as part of the ruling.

AR Rahman, Madras Talkies Fined ₹2 Crore Over Copyright Infringement

The Delhi High Court ruled that AR Rahman's Veera Raja Veera copied Shiva Stuti by Ustad Faiyazuddin and Zahiruddin Dagar. The court directed Rahman and Madras Talkies to correct the song credits across platforms and deposit ₹2 crore. Justice Prathiba M. Singh emphasized that original classical compositions are protected under copyright law. The case highlights the need to respect and safeguard India's classical music legacy.




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