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Sonu Nigam Accuses T‑Series and Zee Music of Banning Him Over Copyright Dispute
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 11:40 PM
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Veteran singer Sonu Nigam has alleged that T‑Series and Zee Music banned him following a copyright dispute, claiming he has now become an activist.
Veteran singer Sonu Nigam has publicly accused T‑Series and Zee Music of banning him after a copyright dispute, saying the labels blocked his music releases.
In a statement, Nigam claimed the ban was a direct result of the conflict and that he has taken on an activist role to defend artists’ rights.
He has not disclosed details about the specific content that triggered the ban, and industry observers note that such disputes are not uncommon in India’s music scene.
Neither T‑Series nor Zee Music has responded to the allegations, leaving the case under scrutiny as both companies hold extensive music catalogs.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between artists and major labels over copyright issues in India.
In a statement, Nigam claimed the ban was a direct result of the conflict and that he has taken on an activist role to defend artists’ rights.
He has not disclosed details about the specific content that triggered the ban, and industry observers note that such disputes are not uncommon in India’s music scene.
Neither T‑Series nor Zee Music has responded to the allegations, leaving the case under scrutiny as both companies hold extensive music catalogs.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions between artists and major labels over copyright issues in India.