Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has drawn attention to the glaring gaps in India’s copyright and royalty framework for creative professionals. Akhtar has consistently pushed for reforms that acknowledge the contributions of composers, writers, and singers. He cited the life of composer Khemchand Prakash to highlight the lack of financial security faced by the artistic community.Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has drawn attention to the glaring gaps in India’s copyright and royalty framework for creative professionals. Akhtar has consistently pushed for reforms that acknowledge the contributions of composers, writers, and singers. He cited the life of composer Khemchand Prakash to highlight the lack of financial security faced by the artistic community.