Sidhu Moosewala’s new song ‘Phantom’ release sparks copyright row, Parents oppose release without consent

Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh

A controversy has erupted over the release of an unreleased song, ‘Phantom’, by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. His parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, have objected to music label Saga Music’s decision to release the track without their permission.

The singer’s family issued an official statement on social media, expressing its opposition to the release and alleging that Saga Music was proceeding without their consent or authorisation.

In a statement shared on his social media page, Balkaur Singh said, “Sidhu Moosewala’s song ‘Phantom’ is being released by Saga Music without our permission or authorisation.”

He further stated that despite the family’s requests to stop the release and discuss a possible resolution, the music label had continued with its plans without providing any valid documents to the family.

Balkaur Singh said the family was taking appropriate legal action to protect Sidhu Moosewala’s legacy and rights.

He also appealed to other artists and music labels claiming any documents or rights related to Sidhu Moosewala’s songs to consult the family before making public announcements or releasing any tracks.

Saga Music Shares Agreement to Support Its Claim

Following the family’s objections, Saga Music shared a page of an alleged content assignment agreement with Sidhu Moosewala on social media.

The music label claimed that it had entered into an agreement with the singer regarding the audio rights of the song and had also made payment for the same.

However, the company did not make the complete agreement public, stating that the document contained certain private information and internal terms and conditions.

Saga Music also released a video from one of Sidhu Moosewala’s old live sessions in which the singer can reportedly be heard informing his audience that his song ‘Phantom’ would be released under the Saga Music label.

The competing claims by the singer’s family and the music label have now brought the ownership and release rights of the unreleased track into question.