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Sonu Nigam Claims T‑Series and Zee Music Banned Him Over Royalty Demands
✍️ gulfnews.com
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 11:36 AM
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Singer Sonu Nigam says he was banned by T‑Series and Zee Music after he pushed for higher royalty rates.
Sonu Nigam, the veteran Bollywood singer, has publicly stated that the music labels T‑Series and Zee Music have banned him after he requested higher royalty rates for his recordings.
The singer said that the ban came as a direct response to his efforts to secure better compensation for his work.
No official statement has been released by either T‑Series or Zee Music regarding the claim, and the labels have not confirmed or denied the allegations.
The incident has sparked debate among artists and industry insiders about royalty structures and the power dynamics between singers and major music houses.
The singer said that the ban came as a direct response to his efforts to secure better compensation for his work.
No official statement has been released by either T‑Series or Zee Music regarding the claim, and the labels have not confirmed or denied the allegations.
The incident has sparked debate among artists and industry insiders about royalty structures and the power dynamics between singers and major music houses.