Singer reveals shockingly low pay for hit SRK song
24 Jan 2026

Krishna Beuraa, who sang Maula Mere from Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De! India and Aap Ki Kashish from Emraan Hashmi's Aashiq Banaya Aapne, has spoken about the inadequate payment system for Bollywood singers.

In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, he revealed that he was paid only ₹10,000 for each of these songs.

'There is no fee structure for singers in Bollywood...'
Payment issues

Beuraa also alleged that he was not paid at all for several songs.

He said, "There is no fee structure for singers in Bollywood. I say that singer should have minimum wages."

"If you are calling a singer and making him sit in the studio, at least you should pay him ₹10,000...they don't even pay ₹10,000 to singers."

'In my 23-year career as a singer in the...'
Unpaid work

Beuraa further revealed that he received "₹0" for songs like Soniyo O Soniyo, Moko Kaha Dhunde Re Bande, and Mera Intkam Dekhegi.

"In my 23-year career as a singer in the film industry, if I see what I have earned only from playback singing in films, it will be a big thing if I have ₹1.5 lakh in this time."

'You can't ask for money, because...'
Industry insights

Beuraa claimed that music composers and big labels often replace singers who demand payment.

He said, "You can't ask for money, because if you do, you won't get work the next time."

He further revealed that only A-list singers earn substantial money from playback singing in Bollywood.

"Only A-listers earn money because composers think that they can sell the song easily to music company if an A-lister singer sings the song," he said.

'The royalty doesn't reach singers...'
Royalty concerns

When asked about royalties, Beuraa said, "The royalty doesn't reach singers. Singers don't get anything at the end of the day."

He added that the only way singers can earn is through shows.

Beuraa is known for hits like Main Jahaan Rahoon (Namastey London), Mere Brother Ki Dulhan (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan), and Chaska (Badmaash Company).