Overview

• During her appearance on Uorfi Javed’s YouTube series Bunkk With Uorfi on August 17, Kapoor said that playback singers in Bollywood are often paid token fees as low as Rs 101.
• She revealed she personally received just Rs 101 for a viral track and asserted that even India’s most celebrated vocalists lack publishing rights or royalty arrangements.
• Kapoor said she can produce contracts to substantiate her claims but declined to identify any specific individuals or production houses.
• News18, The Indian Express and other outlets have reported her allegations without independent verification or any formal response from the industry.
• She warned that singers must rely on live performances for income and highlighted the absence of pension schemes or long-term financial support.