Pakistani folk singer Nirmala Maghani’s legal team served a legal notice worth Rs. 100 million to Zulfikar Khan, also known as Xulfi, for copyright infringement of the hit song Tu Jhoom, which was sung by legendary singers in Coke Studio Season 14.
Following criticism of the hit tune for plagiarism, Xulfi, who replaced Rohail Hyatt in the latest edition of the music franchise, was accused of stealing the tune from the Umerkot singer.
The notice quoted “According to copyright laws, you do not have the right to stream, transmit or upload to YouTube such song unless you have obtained permission from my client, as it is made based on the notes and composition of my client.”
“You are hereby instructed to apply [for] and obtain permission or license from my client and, unless such permission is granted, remove the song from all social media websites, YouTube and from the [album] of Coke Studio 14 as it is violating the rights of my client”, he added.
The notice also mentioned that Khan had been asked to refrain from using the “client” formula in Tu Jhoom and to file an affidavit in writing, otherwise the client would be given any further notice within seven days. days.
Maghani previously claimed that he sent a sample to Xulfi to get a slot as a main artist in CS 14, while he was surprised to listen to Tu Jhoom when he realized that one of the melodies he had sent had been used in the song without any.
recognition.
Following the legal notice, the company co-founded by Xulfi issued a statement in response to the notice.
“We received notice last night and our legal team will respond through the correct channels in due course. As such, we are forced to limit our responses in deference to the legal process initiated by Ms. Maghani,” the statement quotes.
