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'I saw doors closing': Sonu Nigam reveals he was banned by T-Series, Zee Music over copyright issue
Updated On: 03 August, 2026 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sonu Nigam recently opened up about the time he was banned by big music labels, including T-Series and Zee Music, after he demanded copyright and royalty rights for singers

Sonu Nigam. Pic via Instagram
Singer Sonu Nigam recently opened up about the professional low he faced after he spoke about copyright and royalty rights for singers. The singer claimed that major music labels, including T-Series and Zee Music, had stopped working with him after he raised his voice. He also reflected on how the industry has since evolved, as the same companies now pay royalties and are rebuilding ties with him.
Sonu Nigam recalls being banned
While speaking on the Game Changers podcast, Sonu Nigam discussed the highs and lows of his career. He described them as a journey shaped by time and circumstance.


