Yash Raj Films has finally responded to music composer Tanishk Bagchi’s claims that he is yet to receive Rs 8 lakh in royalties for the title track of the film Saiyaara.
Responding to Bagchi’s allegations, a YRF spokesperson said, “Saiyaara title track was a beautiful collaboration between three composers (Tanishk Bagchi along with Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are deeply thankful for their brilliance in creating a timeless song that has touched a million hearts. Royalties for the title track have been shared and will continue to be shared by YRF equally between all three composers as contractually agreed by all, including Tanishk. YRF has paid every collaborator their due, as per contract, all within mutually agreed terms & time.”
Earlier in the day, Bagchi had shared a post on social media claiming that he was yet to receive the royalty he believes is due for the film’s title track. Calling it his first collaboration with Yash Raj Films, the composer said he agreed to the project because he believed in the music. He also claimed that the fee he received for the song was largely spent on its production.
Bagchi further claimed that, according to the royalty statement he received, he is yet to receive Rs 8 lakh in royalties despite the song’s massive success across streaming and digital platforms. However, the composer has since deleted the post from his social media account.
Released on July 18, 2025, filmmaker Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara marked the acting debut of Ahaan Panday and catapulted him and Aneet Padda to nationwide fame. The film went on to become a blockbuster, while its soundtrack emerged as one of the year’s biggest musical successes.
Read Tanishk Bagchi’s full statement here:Â Tanishk Bagchi Says He Earned ‘zero’ From Saiyaara Title Track, Claims Rs 8 Lakh Royalty Is Pending
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