Trimurti Films has filed a lawsuit against Dharma Productions, Saregama India Ltd, Namah Pictures Pvt Ltd, and rapper

Badshah (Aditya Prateek Singh), alleging copyright infringement regarding the song ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ in an upcoming

film. Trimurti is seeking ₹10 crore in damages and a permanent injunction to prevent any further use of the song, its

tune, or lyrics in the film slated for release on December 25, or in any other project.

The Bombay High Court is hearing the case, with Justice Sharmila Deshmukh allowing the defendants time to respond. The

next hearing, scheduled for December 22, will address the question of granting urgent interim relief to Trimurti.

Trimurti asserts it holds the original copyright to the film Vishwatma and its songs, including ‘Saat Samundar Paar.’

The lawsuit states that Trimurti possesses all rights to the musical and literary works, as well as the sound recording,

including the right to incorporate the song, or any part of it, into any film.

According to the suit, a 1990 agreement with The Gramophone Company of India Ltd, Saregama’s predecessor, granted

limited rights pertaining only to the reproduction and distribution of the original audio work. Trimurti argues that

this agreement did not authorize the modification or adaptation of the song to create derivative works, such as remixes

or synchronization within a new film.

The plaint states that using the song in a different film gives it a new identity and character, altering the original

work without the consent of the authors. Trimurti claims this constitutes unauthorized alteration and distortion.

Trimurti stated it discovered online promotion in early December 2025 for the song “Tu Meri Main Tera,” which used the

tune of “Saat Samundar Paar.” These promotions appeared in Instagram posts by Dharma, Namah, and Saregama, with Badshah

credited as the artist.

The lawsuit cites articles suggesting the defendants were “remixing” the song for the film without obtaining the

necessary license or authorization from Trimurti. Advocates Rashmi Singh and Karan Khiani, representing Trimurti, argue

that this misrepresentation intentionally exploits Trimurti's reputation and goodwill, constituting unfair trade

practices and a civil wrong.