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Published 15:37 IST, June 23rd 2020

Monali Thakur reacts to 'Music Mafia' claims; says 'artists don't get their dues'

In an interview with a news daily, singer Monali Thakur spoke about 'music mafia' claims and spilled some shocking secrets about the industry.

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The nepotism debate and the existence of 'movie and music mafia' have resurfaced on social media recently and reacting to the same, Monali Thakur backed the claims and revealed that nobody gets their due in the music industry. Monali Thakur also revealed that she does not like the atmosphere of the industry and has now stopped looking for chances to sing for Bollywood films.

Adding to the same, Monali Thakur revealed that she has ‘alienated’ herself from the industry, as artists do not get their dues paid. Citing an example, Monali Thakur explained that if a singer signs up with a label then they will have to give away 80 per cent or 50 per cent of their income and have their royalty rights snatched away. Furthermore, Monali Thakur remarked that all artists get paid from their live concerts.

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Singers lash out

Singer Adnan Sami, too, posted a note on his social media platform, slamming the hypocrisy of the music industry and said that new talents are being exploited and their creativity is being controlled. Speaking up against the monopoly in the music industry, Adnan Sami lashed out at the movie & music 'Mafia', who have ‘arrogantly’ entitled themselves as the 'self-professed & self-appointed gods'. Singer Alisha Chinai, from her unverified account, also called the Indian Music Industry a ‘toxic place’ and claimed that ethics and fair play are no-existent. Adding to the same, Alisha Chinai wrote that instead of revering and respecting the artists, the biggies entangle them with fraudulent music contracts. Take a look:

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(Image credits: Adnan Sami Instagram)

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13:13 IST, June 23rd 2020