Delhi HC directs A R Rahman, Ponniyin Selvan 2 makers to deposit Rs 2 cr in copyright case
Delhi HC directs A R Rahman, Ponniyin Selvan 2 makers to deposit Rs 2 cr in copyright case
NEW DELHI: (Apr 26) The Delhi High Court has directed acclaimed music composer A R Rahman and the makers of the film 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' to deposit Rs 2 crore with the court following a copyright lawsuit over Junior Dagar brothers' classical rendition of 'Shiv Stuti'.
Justice Prathiba M Singh, in an interim order passed on April 25, ruled that from a listener's point of view, the core of Rehman's song 'Veera Raja Veera' in the film was "not just inspired but is, in fact, identical" in notes, emotion and aural impact to the 'Shiva Stuti'.
It was in violation of the rights of the original composers of the musical tribute to Lord Shiva, the judge said.
