Public Opinion is Divided on Maestro
The legal dispute over copyright ownership of musical compositions in india has been complex and ongoing, with instances including well-known composers such as AR rahman and Ilayaraja. rahman previously stated that in the future, only music producers and performers will be compensated, while music will be freely available. But then, the problem is surfacing over their past works.
AR rahman wanted to prevent anyone from remixing his tracks. However, the court determined that because rahman had already sold the rights to his creative works to producers and music labels, he no longer had sole control over them. This decision demonstrated the complications of copyright ownership when composers make music for films.
More recently, music master ilayaraja has been involved in legal challenges over the usage of his compositions in films such as Manjummel Boys and Rajinikanth's latest film Coolie.
Ilayaraja, as the composer, claims that he owns the copyright to his compositions, as opposed to the film producers' rights. The madras high court accepted his case contesting a prior judgment prohibiting him from claiming copyright over his own songs.
More recently, music master ilayaraja has been involved in legal challenges over the usage of his compositions in films such as Manjummel Boys and Rajinikanth's latest film Coolie.
Ilayaraja, as the composer, claims that he owns the copyright to his compositions, as opposed to the film producers' rights. The madras high court accepted his case contesting a prior judgment prohibiting him from claiming copyright over his own songs.
When it comes to reusing old records, producers and music companies clearly control the rights and should be collecting a charge. However, if ilayaraja is concerned that he will not receive the credits, it will result in another court battle. However, Generation Z is divided on Ilayaraja's statements.
Some argue that raja Garu should be given full credit for the splendour he gave to film music, songs, and films. Some, however, speculate that ilayaraja may tax people tomorrow if they sing his songs while having a bath. Thus, public opinion is divided on this issue, and we must wait to see what the courts decide.
Some argue that raja Garu should be given full credit for the splendour he gave to film music, songs, and films. Some, however, speculate that ilayaraja may tax people tomorrow if they sing his songs while having a bath. Thus, public opinion is divided on this issue, and we must wait to see what the courts decide.