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PPL Serves Legal Notice to Bigg Boss 19 Producers, Seeks Rs 2 Crore Over Alleged Music Infringement

PPL says the tracks used in episode 11 required a public-performance licence it administers for Sony Music India.

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.