Sidharth Malhotra film trailer faces copyright dispute over song use
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The trailer for Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming film The Vvaan – Force Of The Forrest has sparked a copyright controversy after composer and vocalist Sargam Vaish claimed his original track “Aigiri Nandini” was used without permission. Vaish, who has worked on the song for three years, posted the allegation on Instagram, prompting the film’s makers to address the issue. The dispute highlights the importance of securing clearances for music used in promotional material.
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- Center (1): Bollywood Hungama
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- Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia’s Vvaan trailer in controversy as composer alleges his song was used without permission — Bollywood Hungama (center)
- The Vvaan makers acquire sync rights after Sargam Vaish’s copyright claim over ‘Aigiri Nandini’ — Bollywood Hungama (center)
- The Vvaan Makers Vs Aigiri Nandini Singer Sargam Vaish – Here's What Happened | EXCL — Times Now (right-leaning)