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MUMBAI: Days after headlines revealed that singer Guru Randhawa, songwriter Raj Ranjodh, and company T-Series were the targets of a lawsuit filed by Jasleen Royal, Randhawa says, “it’s her right” to fight her case.
“I usually write and compose my own songs. The song in question, however, was written by Raj [Ranjodh], who has previously written a lot of songs in the Punjabi language. [My team] removed the song from all the platforms on the day we learned that there is [a dispute]. I have not composed or written it; I am only the singer,” says Randhawa, stating that any dispute over who should have owned the number should have been transpired between Royal and the lyricist.
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The Heeriye singer refutes that any exchange of ownership rights occurred. “Neither were the rights transferred nor was any paperwork executed. No money was even received [by me]. This is also why this whole episode is unsettling,” she tells the popular news portal, adding that she finds the “disregard for creative ownership” showcased in this incident disrespectful.
“I composed this song for Ajay Devgn Ffilms to serve as a promotional track for their film [Runway 34]. Raj provided the lyrics, and a scratch version was subsequently recorded with Guru. But, I wasn’t satisfied with how that version turned out, so the producers and I decided not to move forward with it for the film. To my shock, a year later, Guru and Raj decided to release the song through T-Series, without my permission. I don’t know how often this happens to others, but it’s deeply shocking that any artiste would take someone else’s work and think it’s okay to release it as their own. You don’t expect this from anyone, let alone someone of Guru’s stature.”
For his part, Randhawa says he has no intention of profiting from the song. “We will not take [any credit] or money for this song. [Fighting this case] is her right. I have never collaborated with her, but I like her music. I understand that this happens; when someone is popular, the blame falls on him.”
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