Bollywood fans are wondering – Will ‘Dhurandhar’ finally hit the screens or not? The movie, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been stuck in a legal tussle over the use of the popular song ‘Oye Oye’.
What’s the fuss all about?
It all started when the makers of ‘Dhurandhar’ used the iconic 90s song ‘Oye Oye’ in their film without getting the required permissions from the copyright holders. The copyright owners, who are not named in the reports, have been demanding a hefty sum for the song’s usage.
Now, a court has intervened in the matter and ordered Aditya Dhar and his production house Trimurti Films to resolve the dispute over the song’s usage. The court has given them a deadline to pay up or face further action.
The producers have been tight-lipped about the issue, but insiders reveal that they are in talks with the copyright owners to settle the matter. If the dispute is not resolved, it could delay the release of ‘Dhurandhar’.
The legal battle has raised questions about the use of copyrighted material in Indian films. While some argue that it’s a matter of giving due credit, others believe that it’s a way to generate revenue without paying the rightful owners.