Sonu Nigam Claims Music Giants T-Series and Zee Music Cut Ties Over Royalty Row

Prominent Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam has alleged that two of the country’s biggest music labels, T-Series and Zee Music, stopped collaborating with him after he campaigned for fair royalty rights.nnIn a recent statement, Nigam said the fallout with the companies went beyond professional contracts, claiming it also hurt the reach of his work. He alleged that his songs were given noticeably less promotion as a result of his advocacy.nnThe singer, known for numerous Bollywood hits, has been vocal about the need for musicians to receive proper royalties from streaming platforms and labels. According to Nigam, his push for transparency and fair compensation led to the breakdown in relations with the two major companies.nnHe expressed concern that this unofficial blacklisting has affected his visibility in the music industry, with fewer of his tracks receiving the promotional push they once did. Fans and fellow artists have reacted strongly to the allegations, with many voicing support for the singer’s stance on creators’ rights.nnNeither T-Series nor Zee Music has issued an official response to Nigam’s claims so far.nn— Staff Report, Awam Kee Awaz