Book Title: Who Owns What?
Author: Xerxes Ranina
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Number of Pages: 258
ISBN: 9373074814
Date Published: Jul. 10, 2026
Book Review
Nowadays, many Instagram accounts post famous Bollywood and Tollywood songs, often drawing comparisons with Western music or music from neighbouring countries. In a recent case, a famous South Indian music composer took legal action against one of the country’s greatest male singers for performing his compositions at private and musical events, even though the same singer had originally sung many of his songs. Meanwhile, YouTube and Instagram videos are frequently muted or removed for copyright infringement.
While copyright protects creative content, do ordinary music and art lovers really understand the legal question of ‘who actually owns what in the media industry’?
This is well explained in “Who Owns What?”, a book by intellectual property lawyer Xerxes Ranina. He explains copyright, contracts, and other legal issues in simple language. The book points out common warning signs in contracts and provides sample agreements, helping creators understand their rights before they share, sell, or license their work.
With the rise of independent creators, artists often face unfair contracts, unclear rights, misuse of their work, and confusing platform rules. Many young creators lack the money and legal knowledge to protect themselves.
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With 30 years of experience working with film studios and artists, Ranina brings practical knowledge to the subject while focusing on the needs of individual creators. The book covers music, photography, writing, filmmaking, visual arts, traditional art forms, contract negotiations, and posthumous rights.
Its simple approach and useful templates make it more than a legal guide—it is a practical tool for creators who want to protect their work and understand who really owns what.
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