Composer Tanishk Bagchi has sparked a massive industry firestorm, accusing Yash Raj Films of withholding Rs 8 lakh in royalties for the hit track Saiyaara.

Despite the song’s record-breaking streaming success, Bagchi claims his actual earnings hit zero.

This bold callout exposes the dark side of Bollywood’s compensation models, demanding urgent transparency for creators in the digital music era.