Ignorant of law: Balasubrahmanyam on Ilayaraja's notice
Chennai
Mar 19, 2017
Legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, who has received a
legal notice from his long-time friend and maestro Ilayaraja which doesn't allow
him to render the latter's songs during his ongoing tour, says he is ignorant
of such legalities.
The National Award winning singer is currently on a world
tour SPB50, to commemorate the legend's 50th year in the film industry. The
tour started in August last year from Toronto, Canada.
Balasubrahmanyam talked about the legal notice via a Facebook
post on Sunday.
He wrote: 'Couple of days back, an attorney representing
Ilayaraja, sent legal notices to me, Chithra, Charan, organisers of the concerts
in different cities and the managements of all the venues.'
'According to the notice, we are not supposed to perform
his compositions without his permission. If so, it is breaking the copyright
law and have to pay huge financial penalties and face legal action. Let me say,
I am ignorant of these legalities.'
Balasubrahmanyam says he is surprised that he did not get any
feelers from Ilayaraja's office at the time when the concert began.
'As I said earlier, I am ignorant of the law. If it is
a law, so be it and I will obey it. In these circumstances, our troupe cannot
perform his compositions from today,' he added.
He requested his fans and well-wishers to not have any harsh
opinions and discussions regarding this matter.
'If this is the design of God, I obey it with reverence,'
he said.
In the comments section on the Facebook post, Balasubrahmanyam
clarified that he will be responding legally to the notice.
As part of the tour, Balasubrahmanyam along with playback singer
Chithra and his son Charan has performed in Russia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore,
Dubai and has done several shows in India as well.
Ilayaraja and Balasubrahmanyam have been thickest of friends
for over six decades. Even before they forayed into the film industry, they
used to perform together at several marriages, birthday parties and private
concerts.
Balasubrahmanyam has also sung in several of Ilayaraja's compositions
over the years.
Chennai
Mar 19, 2017
Legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, who has received a
legal notice from his long-time friend and maestro Ilayaraja which doesn't allow
him to render the latter's songs during his ongoing tour, says he is ignorant
of such legalities.
The National Award winning singer is currently on a world
tour SPB50, to commemorate the legend's 50th year in the film industry. The
tour started in August last year from Toronto, Canada.
Balasubrahmanyam talked about the legal notice via a Facebook
post on Sunday.
He wrote: 'Couple of days back, an attorney representing
Ilayaraja, sent legal notices to me, Chithra, Charan, organisers of the concerts
in different cities and the managements of all the venues.'
'According to the notice, we are not supposed to perform
his compositions without his permission. If so, it is breaking the copyright
law and have to pay huge financial penalties and face legal action. Let me say,
I am ignorant of these legalities.'
Balasubrahmanyam says he is surprised that he did not get any
feelers from Ilayaraja's office at the time when the concert began.
'As I said earlier, I am ignorant of the law. If it is
a law, so be it and I will obey it. In these circumstances, our troupe cannot
perform his compositions from today,' he added.
He requested his fans and well-wishers to not have any harsh
opinions and discussions regarding this matter.
'If this is the design of God, I obey it with reverence,'
he said.
In the comments section on the Facebook post, Balasubrahmanyam
clarified that he will be responding legally to the notice.
As part of the tour, Balasubrahmanyam along with playback singer
Chithra and his son Charan has performed in Russia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore,
Dubai and has done several shows in India as well.
Ilayaraja and Balasubrahmanyam have been thickest of friends
for over six decades. Even before they forayed into the film industry, they
used to perform together at several marriages, birthday parties and private
concerts.
Balasubrahmanyam has also sung in several of Ilayaraja's compositions
over the years.
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