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Bollywood, OTT & Copyright: The Legal Side of Entertainment | Ms. Rachna Shroff

What happens when a brand uses a Bollywood song without permission?Can AI legally recreate a singer’s voice?Who actually loses money when a film flops?And if an actor walks out of a film midway, what remedies does a producer have?In this episode of Beyond The Brief, we sit down with entertainment lawyer Ms. Rachna Shroff ma'am to explore the fascinating legal world behind films, music, OTT platforms, social media, and artificial intelligence.We discuss:• How music royalties work in India• Whether singers get paid when songs are played in public places• Copyright issues surrounding Instagram Reels and viral content• Song plagiarism and how courts determine infringement• The legal realities behind film contracts and advances• What happens when films are shelved mid-production• OTT rights and content licensing• Whether streaming platforms can remove content after release• Competition between films at the box office• AI-generated music and voice cloning• Whether celebrities legally own their voiceWhether you’re a law student, content creator, filmmaker, musician, or simply curious about the entertainment industry, this conversation offers valuable insights into the legal frameworks shaping modern media.Guest: Ms. Rachna ShroffHost: Rashmi JainSubscribe to Beyond The Brief for conversations that help you understand law, careers, and the people shaping the profession.00:00:00 – The…

Rashmi Jain 12 Jul 2026 0:44:56

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