The Delhi High Court ordered music composer AR Rahman to produce the raw recording of PS-2 song ‘Veera Raja Veera’ after Indian classical singer Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar filed a copyright infringement suit against Rahman.
Veteran Indian classical singer Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar has filed a suit in the Delhi High Court alleging copyright infringement of his “Shiva Stuti” composition by music composer A.R. Rahman.
The ustad has accused ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ of copying a family composition. The film’s producer claim their inspiration was a traditional song. Who is right?
In the classical music tradition in both North and South India, primary importance is given to spontaneous creativity. The outline and grammar of a raga exists, but it is expanded and embellished by the musician. There is a profusion of compositions and a musician is expected to master several in ea