In the music world, Wajdan Rao Ranghar’s story shows how fame can bring both joy and pain. She got famous on social media thanks to Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s song “Bado Badi,” which got over 28 million views on YouTube. But behind the scenes, things weren’t as bright.
Wajdan Ranghar didn’t expect to get rich from the song, but she was shocked when she found out she only got paid Rs4,000 for her part. Meanwhile, Khan made Rs7 million. This big gap in pay shows how unfair the music business can be, especially for new artists.
Wajdan Ranghar’s experience is sadly common. Many artists get used and paid too little, even when their work makes lots of money for others.
Platforms like YouTube offer exposure, but that doesn’t always lead to fair pay.
Then came a twist: YouTube took down “Bado Badi” after it got 28 million views because it violated copyright rules. This was a fast consequence for the song’s creators.
Despite all this, Ranghar keeps fighting for what’s right. Her story shows that artists deserve respect and fair pay. Until that happens, fairness in the music industry will remain a dream.
