Pakistani music legend Sajjad Ali has clarified that he never gave permission to any Indian television channel to use his songs, after his popular track Raavi was performed on an Indian reality show.
In a video message shared on Instagram, the singer responded to the recent performance of Raavi by two young contestants on the Indian Punjabi singing competition Voice of Punjab Master Champs Season 10.
Sajjad Ali began by thanking his fans across the world for their love and support. He said he appreciates cover versions of his songs and often shares his reaction whenever such performances come to his attention.
However, he said recent social media discussions had created confusion, with some people in Pakistan assuming that he had allowed an Indian TV channel to use his music while not permitting contestants on Pakistan Idol to perform his songs.
Rejecting the claims, Sajjad Ali made it clear that he has never granted copyright permission to any Indian television channel. He said his song was used without his knowledge or approval.
