R Rahman | Photo Credit: PTI
Music composer AR Rahman and production company Madras Talkies suffered a setback in the Delhi High Court on Friday, when the court issued an interim order in a copyright violation case on the song. Veera Raja Veera From the film Ponniyin Selvan 2,
The case was filed by Indian classical singer and Padma Shri Awardee Fayaz Vasifuddin Dagar, who claimed that there was a direct copy of the song. Shiva stutiA traditional Dhrupad composition created by his father Nasir Fayazuddin Dagar and uncle Jahiruddin Dagar – collectively known as Junior Dagar Brothers.
Justice Prathiba M Singh, presiding over the case, held it Veera Raja Veera Was not inspired by bus Shiva stuti But there was “equal” with minor changes. In its light, the court directed Rahman and Madras Talkies to submit ₹ 2 crore with the court registry while moving forward. Additionally, the court costs ₹ 2 lakh on the defendants.
In addition, the manufacturers were ordered to credit the junior dagger brothers in the film on all online platforms, given that no acknowledgment was initially given.
Dagar’s legal team argued that during the song Veera Raja Veera Different, music structure – rhythm, green and arrangement – match Shiva stutiThe original piece has been performed worldwide and was part of several albums released by PAN records.
However, Rahman has denied any wrongdoing. His legal team argued that Shiva stuti Dhrupad is a traditional piece from the list of performances and thus belongs to the public domain. They maintained it Veera Raja Veera There was an original composition, which included 227 unique music layers, and was influenced by Western orchestration rather than Hindustani classical styles.
Fayaz Vasifuddin Dagar is represented by Advocates Neel Mason and Arjun Harkauli. Senior advocate Amit Sibal, directed by Bhatucha & Partners, represents Rahman. Madras Talkies and Laika Productions are represented by Saikrishna Rajagopal and Sneha Jain.
Published – April 25, 2025 05:05 pm IST
