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Composer Acknowledges Dhrupad Roots Amid Copyright Row
21 Feb
Summary
- AR Rahman agreed to credit Dagar brothers' Dhrupad tradition.
- Supreme Court disposed of copyright infringement petition.
- Broader copyright suit over alleged infringement continues.
AR Rahman and the makers of a popular film have agreed to acknowledge the Dagar brothers' Dhrupad tradition in the song's credits. This agreement, made in the Supreme Court, is part of an ongoing copyright infringement lawsuit. The credit will state the composition is inspired by the Dagarvani tradition and references the recording by the late Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin Dagar and Ustad Nasir Zahiruddin Dagar.
The Supreme Court clarified that it could not control media reporting, addressing concerns about previous reports suggesting a setback for Rahman. The ongoing copyright suit, which alleges similarities in melody, rhythm, and musical expression, will proceed independently of the court's observations during hearings. Rahman's team maintains the song is an original composition, arguing that elements of classical tradition cannot be copyrighted.
