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Days after Tanishk's Saiyaara royalty claim, Amaal launches explosive attack

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  1. Music composer Amaal Mallik posted a scathing note on X, targeting fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi as 'Mr Remix & Destroyer of Originals'.

  2. Amaal Mallik accused Tanishk Bagchi of copying songs, using paid PR, taking credit for others' work, and unfair industry behavior.

  3. The attack follows Tanishk Bagchi's claim that he had not been paid Rs 8 lakh in royalty for the 'Saiyaara' title track.

  4. Amaal Mallik alleged that the 'Saiyaara' title track was originally created by composers Faheem Abdullah and Arsalan Nizami, and was taken from them.

  5. The allegations have not been independently verified, and Tanishk Bagchi has not publicly responded.

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