T-Series Puts Copyright Claim On Kunal Kamra’s Video, Here Is What Happens In A Copyright Claim | X
Trouble continues to mount for Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who sparked a row after the video of his new stand-up show, “Naya Bharat” shot at Habitat Studio in Mumbai was released.
Amid a massive row over his jokes on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, he released a parody of “Hawa Hawai” from the 1987 film “Mr. India”, earlier today. However, T-Series, which owns the song, quickly issued a copyright strike. Reacting to the takedown, Kamra slammed the music company, calling it a “stooge.”
What Happens In A Copyright Claim?
When a copyright claim is made on a YouTube video, the consequences depend on the type of claim.
Content ID Claim
In case of content ID claim, the copyright owner can redirect the revenue on the the video. The video might be blocked in some regions or muted (if music is involved). However, the uploader can dispute the claim if they believe it’s arbitrary.
Copyright Takedown (Strike)
In case of copyright takedown strike, the video is removed from YouTube. and the uploader receives a copyright strike. Three strikes lead to channel termination.
Even in this case the uploader can file a counter-notification if they believe the takedown is unfair.
How to Dispute a Copyright Claim on YouTube
If You Received a Content ID Claim (Not a Strike) Go to YouTube Studio → Click “Content” in the left menu.
Find the video with the claim → Click on “Restrictions” to see details. Click “See details” → Review the claim. If you believe it’s fair use or mistakenly claimed, click “Dispute” and follow the steps.
If You Received a Copyright Strike (Takedown Notice)
You can contact the copyright owner and request them to retract the claim.
If you believe the takedown was wrong (fair use, original content, or licensed use), you can file a counter-notification.
YouTube reviews the counter-notification, and if the claimant doesn’t respond in 10-14 business days, the video may be restored.
If the claimant responds with a lawsuit, the video remains down, and legal action may follow.
Kunal Kamra has reportedly received Copyright Strike (Takedown Notice) However, fair use in copyright law allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission under specific circumstances, such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, without infringing upon the copyright holder’s rights.
Kamra’s video has also been blocked from YouTube by T-Series due to copyright.
After Kunal’s ‘gaddar’ remark on Eknath Shinde, the workers from Shiv Sena party vandalised The Habitat Club where Kamra performed the set.
Kunal Kamra Remains Defiant
On Monday, Kunal issued a statement following the backlash, asserting that he will not apologise, stating that it is “not against the law to poke fun at leaders and the circus that is the political system.”
