ISLAMABAD: Hadiqa Kiani is regarded as one of Pakistan\u2019s most powerful vocalists. The artist, who is known for singing in numerous languages, has dabbled in a variety of musical styles and wowed audiences throughout the world. However, one of Kiani\u2019s songs appears to be a fan favourite, especially among audiences on the other side of the border. \u2018Buhe Bariyan,\u2019 originally recorded and released by Hadiqa Kiani in 1998. Is the singer\u2019s first Punjabi single. However, much to the singer\u2019s dismay, this particular track has been repeatedly stolen by Indian artists.
\nHadiqa Kiani posted to Instagram on April 28 to point out that \u2018Buhe Bariyan\u2019 has been picked up by an Indian singer for the second time. With no acknowledgment given to the original artist. \u201cAnother day, another shameless version of my mother\u2019s song,\u201d she wrote. \u201cNo one has sought for my permission. No one has paid me royalties. They just take the song my mother created and I recorded and exploit it as an easy money making plan,\u201d the singer said. Criticising Indian musicians for taking her work without permission.
\nAlthough Kanika Kapoor\u2019s version is the most recent addition to the list. Kiani reminded her followers that the song has been plagiarised before. She further revealed that some of these videos later credit her by adding \u201coriginal song: Buhe Bariyan by Hadiqa Kiani\u201d in the credits.
\nKiani also reminded her followers that she always acquires the rights to a song before covering it. Either asking for permission or paying royalties to the original artist. Because it is the ethical way to do things.
\n\u201cI am alive and well; if you want to perform one of my songs, please ask me first,\u201d Kiani said to her followers. She also stated that she has no animosity toward Kanika Kapoor or any of the other artists who have previously performed her songs. Kiani emphasised her dissatisfaction by saying, \u201cI\u2019m really angry with the way they all seem to go about the procedure.\u201d<\/p>\n