Overview
- The notice, dated September 19 and served by advocate Hiten Ajay Wasan, names Endemol Shine India directors Thomas Gousset, Nicolas Chazarain, and Deepak Dhar.
- Reports say 'Chikni Chameli' and 'Dhat Teri Ki' were played in the September 3 episode as wake-up tracks without authorization.
- PPL demands Rs 2 crore in damages plus licence fees and has issued a cease-and-desist over further unlicensed use.
- An unnamed production source contends a JioHotstar promo team selects such songs, leaving operational responsibility in dispute.
- Banijay, Endemol and JioHotstar have not provided official comments, and PPL points to established collective licensing requirements in India.