A year after Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and: Aneet Paddareleased on July 18, the music composer: Tanishk Bagchi sparked controversy by claiming that he has yet to receive ₹8 lakh in royalties for the film’s title track. In an Instagram post, he also alleged that the payment he received for composing the song was spent on its production. After what he said, Yash Raj movies (YRF) issued an explanation, saying that all contractual payments had been made and that royalties had been distributed as agreed. Shortly after, Bagchi’s Instagram post was apparently deleted, as it was no longer visible on his profile.Responding to the allegations, a YRF spokesperson emphasized that the Saiyaara title was a joint effort between the three composers—Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami—and that royalty payments were handled according to the agreement signed by all parties.“The title of Saiyaara is a beautiful collaboration between three composers (Tanishk Bagchi with Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami). We are very grateful for their brilliance in creating a timeless song that touched a million hearts. because, according to the contract, everything is within the agreed terms and time,” said the spokesperson.A few hours after YRF released its statement, Bagchi’s Instagram post was no longer on his account. The composer did not comment publicly on why it was removed.Earlier on July 18, Bagchi shared an emotional note explaining why he was disappointed with the song’s financial results despite its massive popularity. Admitting that ₹8 lakh in royalty is still pending, he reflects on the effort he invested in making the track.“This is my first film with @yrfentertainment @yrfmusic… I agreed to everything because I believe in music. I gave this song everything I had. From production to composition, working with lyrics and singers, recording, vocal tuning, sound, arrangement, every single detail is important to me. I treat it like my own,” he wrote.He added that the payment he received from the production house was fully spent on making the song. “Whatever YRF paid me, all the nominal amount was used to do the live and mix… the rest is zero, yes. That’s what I got from a song that big,” he added.Bagchi also questioned the royalty amount shown in his statement. “The most painful thing is that, according to the royalty statement, I have not received about ₹8 lakhs in royalties for a song that continues to generate millions of streams and views on platforms. Honestly, with the amount of work, time and love I put into this song, ₹8 lakhs seems like peanuts. I really believe that a song that reaches this scale can earn a lot more,” he added.Clarifying that his post was not meant to solicit sympathy, the composer said he only wanted to highlight the effort that went into creating successful music and why he was disappointed with the result. “From now on, I will only work with producers and directors who value creativity, honesty and the people who build their music,” he wrote.He ended his note by reflecting on the loyalty and expressing gratitude to the few people associated with the film. “One thing I also learned is that sometimes you give people your all, and when success comes, they forget who stood by them. However, I leave the rest to God. Time tells every story, and karma settles every narrative. The only person I respect in the whole film is Mohit Suri, because of him I made this film… and Irshad Kamil” he concluded.