Rajiv Rai on Dacoit Song: 'No Breach, I Gave Permission'

Filmmaker Rajiv Rai has officially granted permission for the song 'Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast' to be featured in the Hindi version of the film Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha. Rai confirmed that the production team negotiated with his legal representatives for several months and compensated him for the rights. He emphasized that this usage is legitimate and does not constitute a breach of contract, contrasting it with previous instances where he has taken legal action against unauthorized use of his film's music.

Rai specifically stated that the makers of Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, including Annapurna Studios and Supriya Yarlagadda, approached him respectfully and followed the proper channels to secure the song's rights. This proactive approach led to Rai readily agreeing, noting their good conduct. He also mentioned his recent decision to grant rights for 'Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela' from Gupt for Aryan Khan's web series, highlighting his cooperative stance when approached politely.

Previously, Rajiv Rai had taken legal action against Dharma Productions and others for alleged copyright infringement over the song 'Saat Samundar Paar' from Vishwatma. However, in the case of Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha, Rai assures that all permissions were secured through a clear and clean process, dispelling any rumors of a dispute. His stance underscores the importance of consent and proper licensing for using existing musical works in new productions.