MHC Gives A Strong Counter To Ilayaraaja’s Argument!

In the case revolving around musical maestro Ilayaraaja and ‘Echo’ music company, the Madras High Court observed that the legendary composer cannot claim that he is the sole creator of a song as lyrics are also a part of it. ‘Echo’ company challenged the single judge order which recognised the special right for the composer over his 4500 songs.

Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Mohammed Shaffiq has heard the appeal of Echo as their representative Senior Counsel Vijay Narayan stated that a composer will not have rights if he takes money for his work from the producer and the ownership belongs to the producer. He cited section 17 of Copyrights Act.

As per reports, Ilayaraja has composed the music notes and he owns them but the performance, lyrics, sound and other aspects belongs to the producer who owns those songs. Ilayaraja’s representative Sathish Parasaran stated that music rights continue with the music director without agreement and presented sections 13 & 15 of the Copyrights Act.

Detailed appeal regarding this will be heard by the court in the second week of June. The counsel said that Sony Music too approached Bombay High Court asking to restrain the great composer from performing his tunes.

Chiru’s Daughter Sreeja Launches New Business!

Sreeja Konidela, the younger daughter of Megastar Chiranjeevi, has always been in the limelight, not just for her family background but also due to her personal life. While she has remained away from the film industry, her personal affairs have garnered considerable attention. Having been through two marriages and subsequent divorces, Sreeja now focuses on raising her two daughters while delving into the entrepreneurial world.

Amidst managing various businesses, Sreeja has recently ventured into the fitness industry by launching a new fitness center named ‘Studio Ananta’. This wellness hub promises to offer programs that will nurture both the mind and body, including gym facilities, yoga sessions, and more. Sharing her excitement about this new venture, Sreeja took to social media to announce the grand opening of Studio Ananta and expressed her joy about embarking on this wonderful journey.

The inauguration of Studio Ananta witnessed the presence of several movie celebrities and close friends who came forward to support Sreeja’s new business endeavor. As photos from the event started circulating on social media platforms, congratulatory messages poured in for Sreeja, highlighting the buzz surrounding her latest venture.

Despite the challenges in her personal life, including her separation from her second husband, Kalyan Dev, Sreeja has chosen to remain discreet about her personal matters. Instead, she has channelled her energies into her professional pursuits, marking a new chapter in her life with the launch of Studio Ananta.