Manoj Muntashir threatens makers of Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force to take legal action over song credit dispute

Popular lyricist and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir has expressed his anger on social media towards Sky Force makers. This happens after they released song Maaye and failed to credit Majoj for writing the song. The lyricist called the move disrespectful and he has even threatened legal action

Manoj Muntashir calls out Sky Force makers

On Tuesday, the makers of Sky Force dropped a teaser of a new song from the film, titled Maaye. The caption read, “Maaye – An ode to the bravehearts who gave it all to defend their motherland. Presenting #Maaye, The Anthem of Heroes, out tomorrow. #SkyForce releasing in cinemas this Republic Week, on 24th January 2025.” As they offered a glimpse into the patriotic track, the credit slate mentioned, “By Tanishk Bagchi and B Praak”. They are the music composer and singer of the song respectively.

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Reacting to it, Manoj wrote on social media, “Please note @jiostudios, @MaddockFilms @saregamaglobal. This song is not just sung and composed but also written by someone who has given all his blood and sweat to it. Removing writers name from the opening credits shows utter disrespect for the craft and fraternity by the makers. If it’s not corrected immediately, including the main song releasing tomorrow, I am going to disown the song and make sure my voice is heard by the law of the land. Shame (sic).”

Please note @jiostudios , @MaddockFilms @saregamaglobal , This song is not just sung and composed but also written by someone who has given all his blood and sweat to it.
Removing writers name from the opening credits shows utter disrespect for the craft and fraternity by the… https://t.co/Q4dPOSrlkM

— Manoj Muntashir Shukla (@manojmuntashir) January 7, 2025

About Sky Force

Sky Force is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani. It has been bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Studios. The film will see Akshay Kumar and debutant Veer Pahariya play Indian Air Force officers. Akshay as an officer is on a mission of vengeance following the loss of several soldiers. The film also features Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur in pivotal roles and is set to release on 24^th January ahead of Republic Day release.

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