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Sonu Nigam Reveals He Was Banned by Music Labels Over Copyright Dispute
✍️ bollywoodhungama.com
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 04:48 PM
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Legendary singer Sonu Nigam spoke about a period when major music companies barred him from releasing new work after a copyright clash, citing a divine warning that he would lose his career peak if he did not comply.
Sonu Nigam, the celebrated vocalist behind hits such as "Tere Bina" and "Kuchh Bhi Hai", recently opened up about a time when he was effectively banned by major music labels. The ban followed a copyright dispute over a song arrangement that the labels claimed infringed on their rights. In an interview, Nigam recounted receiving a divine message warning that if he did not resolve the conflict, he would lose his career peak. He ultimately chose to comply with the labels’ demands, lifting the ban and allowing him to resume releasing music. The episode underscores the ongoing tensions between artists and record companies over intellectual property rights in India’s music industry.