Lyricists emphasize the vital role of music in cinema and advocate for copyright protection
Summary
Lyricists highlight the essential role of songs in films and advocate for stronger copyright protections and royalties for creators at a workshop in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Senior lyricist Anand Adhikari described songs as the 'soul' of a film, expressing their emotional significance.
- The workshop emphasized the importance of copyright protection for lyricists and the requirement to pay royalties for film songs.
- Suresh Adhikari asserted that lyricists retain full intellectual property rights over songs and permission is needed for remakes or public use.
- Speakers, including senior singer Meera Rana and former Minister SP Koirala, stressed greater recognition and fair remuneration for lyricists in the film industry.
