Overview

• Monty Sharma confirmed that Bollywood’s top playback singer now commands Rs 2 crore per live performance, a dramatic rise from past studio earnings.
• Song production budgets have ballooned from Rs 2 lakh for a full orchestra to crores of rupees as artist branding drives up fees.
• Audio companies capture roughly 90% of song rights revenue, leveraging streaming and licensing to secure the lion’s share of profits.
• Reality shows have become lucrative outlets, with mentors and participants earning uncapped daily fees that rival studio and concert payouts.
• Despite the financial boom at the top, many composers and emerging artists still struggle for recognition and fair compensation.