Famous singer Kanika Kapoor, who has given superhit songs like Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, recently appeared on Urfi Javed's show 'Bunk With Urfi'. During this time, she revealed a shocking truth about the music industry.
Kanika Kapoor: Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, recognized for her superhit songs 'Baby Doll' and 'Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan', recently exposed a shocking truth about the music industry in India. She claimed that singers in India are not paid fairly for their songs. Sometimes the fee is as low as ₹101.
She made this revelation on fashion and TV personality Urfi Javed's show 'Bunk With Urfi'. During the conversation, Kanika not only revealed the reality of the industry, but also clarified where singers actually earn their money from.
Why Don't Singers Get Paid for Songs?
Kanika Kapoor explained that singers who record songs in India receive very little actual payment. She said:
'Singers don't actually get paid for songs. I can show you all the contracts; they say that the singer will be paid only ₹101. Companies present it as a favor. Many top singers in India are also going through this problem, even if their songs are superhits. There is no publishing house or b royalty system here.'
This statement sheds light on an aspect of the music industry that has rarely been discussed until now.
Where Do Singers Actually Earn From?
When Kanika was asked how singers make a living then, she clearly stated that their real earnings come from live shows and concerts. She said, "If you are alive, can sing, and are able to do shows, then you will get money. But if something happens tomorrow, there is no pension plan for singers. As long as you have your voice, there is income."
This makes it clear that the income of singers in the music industry in India depends entirely on their active career and popularity. Kanika Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the song 'Baby Doll' from the film 'Ragini MMS 2'. This song proved to be a chartbuster and she became a household name in the industry overnight.
Kanika Kapoor has given many hit songs, including:
- Lovely (Happy New Year)
- Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan (Roy)
- Desi Look (Ek Paheli Leela)
- Beat Pe Booty (A Flying Jatt)
Her voice and unique style have made her one of the top female playback singers in Bollywood. Kanika's statement is not just a personal experience, but it points to a serious problem in the music industry in India. Internationally, where singers and songwriters receive royalties for their songs for life, this system is still very weak in India.
