The formation of Indian Singers' Rights Association (ISRA) was announced at a press conference on Thursday in the presence of well-known singers like Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Kailash Kher, Hariharan, Pankaj Udhas, Udit Narayan and Shaan, among others. Through this association a singer can claim royalties from all platforms wherever his/her songs are played like radio stations and television channels, among others. "The formation of ISRA is a big victory for all the singers who have been fighting for their rights since a long time. We will collect royalty from TV, radio, etc and not from producer or music company. Copyright will be applicable to old songs also till 50 years," Sanjay Tandon, Managing Director, ISRA said.

Alka Yagnik