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Viral today, gone tomorrow: the uncertain life of music in India

Music in India lacks a dedicated regulatory framework, leaving artistes vulnerable to takedowns due to public outrage or legal pressures. This undermines monetization and creative decisions, as scrutiny typically occurs post-release, with creators facing pote…

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Viral today, gone tomorrow: the uncertain life of music in India

Music in India lacks a dedicated regulatory framework, leaving artistes vulnerable to takedowns due to public outrage or legal pressures. This undermines monetization and creative decisions, as scrutiny typically occurs post-release, with creators facing pote…

Recently, rapper Badshah had to apologise after cases were filed against him for his song Tateeree, which was criticised as vulgar and misogynistic. Similarly, Sarke Chunar, the Hindi-dubbed version …

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