Music label T-Series on Monday refuted plagiarism claims by Pakistani musician Abrar Ul Haq, who has accused Karan Johar's Dharma Productions of copying his song 'Nach Punjaban' without permission in their upcoming comedy 'Jugjugg Jeeyo'. The trailer of the film, featuring Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Kiara Advani, featured a recreated version of the popular 2002 track by Haq.
Soon after the trailer launch on Sunday, the musician took to Twitter and wrote that he did not sell his song to any Indian movie producers for use.
Haq threatened legal action against Dharma Productions over what he claimed was a copyright violation.
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"I have not sold my song 'Nach Punjaban' to any Indian movie and reserve the rights to go to court to claim damages. Producers like @karanjohar should not use copy songs. This is my 6th song being copied which will not be allowed at all. @DharmaMovies @karanjohar," he had tweeted.
The official Twitter account of T-Series posted a note dismissing Haq's claims, which had gone viral on the social media platform.
T-Series said the song was "legally acquired", with the UK-based Moviebox Records Label holding the rights of the track.
"We have legally acquired the rights to adapt the song 'Nach Punjaban' from the album Nach Punjaban released on iTunes on 1st January, 2002 and is also available on Lollywood Classics' YouTube channel, owned and operated by Moviebox Records Label, for the film 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' produced by Dharma Productions," the statement read.
