On June 23, 2024, Sonakshi Sinha tied the knot with Zaheer Iqbal. As soon as Sonakshi became Mrs., fans eagerly anticipated the first wedding photos. Shortly after, the actress delighted them by sharing beautiful pictures from their civil wedding with Zaheer. She penned a heartfelt post and expressed her love by featuring the romantic song ‘Afreen Afreen’ in the background.
Sonakshi’s wedding photos went viral overnight, garnering over 2 million likes within 19 hours. The song ‘Afreen Afreen’ featured in the background of these photos has also become a trend. However, controversy has emerged due to an oversight by the actress, causing dissatisfaction. Specifically, Sonakshi neglected to credit the original singer, Kshitij Anand, for the song used, with credit mistakenly attributed to Lavanya Dixit. This oversight has led to Kshitij expressing his discontent.
Kshitij shared a video on Instagram where he sang a cover of Afreen’s song in his own voice. Unfortunately, someone used his song without permission. Later, Sonakshi Sinha shared this song along with her wedding photos. However, Sonakshi is not to blame as she found the song on Instagram. It’s possible she also doesn’t know who originally sang it. Kshitij expressed his frustration in an exclusive interview with dot in, revealing that his audio had been used on Insta Music/Spotify for the third time, as he shared on his Instagram story.
Kshitij emphasized that artists strive for recognition through their work. Initially, they often receive neither payment nor revenue, but acknowledgment is crucial. He highlighted the vulnerability artists face when others use their creations without crediting them, leading to their identity being overshadowed. Kshitij discovered Sonakshi had used his song audio when a follower questioned him about it that morning. While initially proud, he felt disheartened to see someone else credited for his work.
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He expressed frustration over Sonakshi’s wedding photo using his audio, a moment amplified by its viral status. Despite the song’s popularity, his name wasn’t associated with it, which he found deeply disappointing. Unable to trace its use on Instagram, Kshitij underscored the anonymity surrounding such incidents. Comments on Sonakshi’s post were disabled, further limiting his ability to clarify the situation to his audience. Kshitij stressed the importance of addressing such issues to prevent future occurrences, emphasizing the potential exploitation of artists’ work for financial gain by unknown entities.
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Kshitij recounted previous incidents where his audio was used without permission, although he wasn’t deeply affected at the time. Taking action, he reported the copyright violation on Instagram but saw no resolution as the audio remained untouched. Now, such occurrences are increasingly common, with songs being copied and reuploaded. When he reposts his songs, it’s often someone else’s name that gets credited, not his own.
Regarding recent events, Kshitij mentioned he hasn’t taken further action yet. He considered reporting the issue on Spotify but hesitated, fearing a temporary takedown followed by a reupload. The latest concern arose when a prominent figure like Sonakshi used his song, reaching over 20 lakh viewers. If his name had been credited, he would have gained recognition. According to Kshitij, these incidents of song theft have led him to scale back on creating covers.
Who is Kshitij?
Kshitij Anand is an up-and-coming singer driven by a deep passion for music. He began honing his talent during college and now produces his own song covers from his personal studio. He’s gaining popularity among young audiences through social media platforms.
