Kanika Kapoor Opens Up On Harsh Reality Of Music Industry In India; Reveals, “I Was Paid Rs 101”

Kanika Kapoor, renowned for hits like Baby Doll and Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, recently shed light on the grim reality of earnings in the Indian music industry. During a candid conversation with Uorfi Javed on her show Bunkk with Uorfi, Kanika revealed that singers in India often don’t get paid what we assume.

Kanika Kapoor Reveals Getting Paid Rs 101

When Uorfi asked about a viral song of hers for which she reportedly didn’t receive payment, Kanika admitted, “Singers don’t really get paid. Main saare contracts dikhaati hu, 101 rupees milte hain.” She explained further, “They say that they are doing you a favour. I can talk to you about the greatest singer of India. And, I am not going to give names, but very obvious. I don’t think that even he is being paid for most of his greatest songs ever. Or has any publishing, or has any royalty structure. There is nothing like that in India today.”

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On how singers actually earn, Kanika clarified, “Only if you are alive and you can sing, agar aapki awaaz chal rahi hai, aur aap shows kar paa rahe hain. Jab tak aap shows kar paa rahe hain, tab tak aapko paise milenge. Kal ko kuchh ho jaaye to koi pension plan nahi hai singers ke liye.” She emphasised that as long as a singer’s voice is active and they perform shows, they can earn money, but “if something happens tomorrow, there’s no pension plan for singers.”

Kanika further stated that she hasn’t seen all contracts firsthand, but the stark truth remains: “singers only get ₹101 for their songs,” highlighting the financial challenges faced by artists in the industry.

About Kanika Kapoor

Kanika rose to fame with her debut hit Baby Doll from Ragini MMS 2 (2014). Over the years, she delivered numerous chartbusters, including Lovely (Happy New Year), Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan (Roy), Desi Look (Ek Paheli Leela), and Beat Pe Booty (A Flying Jatt). Her latest track, Gori Hai Kalaiyan from Mere Husband Ki Biwi, featuring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh, was well-received.

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