New Delhi: Music producer KMKZ has alleged that the chart-topping track “Raanjhan” from the Netflix film Do Patti was created using his original beat—without credit or consent—pointing fingers at T-Series and the composer duo Sachet-Parampara.
Beats lifted without acknowledgment?
In a viral Instagram video, KMKZ shared that he sells beats online. He recognised a familiar piano sequence from a beat he had uploaded two years earlier and learned it had been used in “Raanjhan”, which now has hundreds of millions of streams. “I produced the number-one song in India, and I didn’t even know about it,” he said. Shocked, he emailed T-Series and the artists involved—but was met with silence.
Streaming success rings hollow for original creator
“Raanjhan” has become a massive hit, topping music charts and racking up over 290 million streams on platforms like Spotify. Despite this, KMKZ says he received no payment, credit, or response—and now sees his beat powering one of India’s leading songs. Frustrated, he appealed to followers and industry contacts for help in securing proper recognition or remuneration. “There’s so many stories of producers getting ripped off nowadays… I DEMAND A PLAQUE,” he declared.
A troubling pattern?
While this is the latest claim, T-Series and Sachet-Parampara have been embroiled in similar disputes before. Last year, musician Nilanjana Ghosh Dastidar accused them of copying her husband’s original track in the song “Maiyya” from Do Patti. The recurrence of such allegations raises broader questions about protecting creators and ensuring ethical practices in the music industry.
Conclusion
KMKZ’s allegations spotlight ongoing concerns about attribution and ownership in music production. With global hits now emerging from India’s OTT ecosystem, the demand for transparency and fairness—especially for creators behind the scenes—has never been stronger.