Kala Hiran producer sends legal notice to actor Govind Namdev, demands apology
Producer Amit Jani has sent a legal notice to actor Govind Namdev over his remarks on Kala Hiran. The dispute has widened the controversy around the film as Salman Khan also seeks a stay in court.
The controversy around Kala Hiran, a film inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to actor Salman Khan, has taken a fresh turn. Producer Amit Jani has issued a legal notice to veteran actor Govind Namdev after the latter publicly distanced himself from the project, claiming the film was very different from what he had originally agreed to.
Days after Namdev said he felt "used" by the makers after watching the teaser, Jani responded by alleging that the actor was fully aware of the project and had even agreed to be part of its proposed sequel.
Announcing the development on X, Jani wrote in Hindi that a legal notice had been served to Namdev, seeking a public apology within seven days and compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the production house.
"Govind Namdev has been issued a legal notice. He must publicly apologise within seven days and pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to the production house, failing which legal action will be initiated (sic)," Jani wrote.
See the post here:
The film has drawn attention for its apparent parallels with the high-profile blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. Although the actor's name is not mentioned in the film, the teaser introduces a character named Ayaan Khan, whom many viewers believe bears a resemblance to the Bollywood star.
Watch the teaser here:
Govind Namdev says he felt 'used'
In an interview with Amar Ujala, Namdev said he was taken aback after watching the teaser and felt the project had evolved into something very different from what had been presented to him.
"As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken. I immediately realised that the project was completely different from what I had shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and portrayed in this manner. The moment I saw the trailer, I felt I had been kept in the dark and used. There is a world of difference between what I was told and what has actually been made," he said.
The veteran actor claimed that the film had originally been introduced to him under a different title.
"I was told we were making a film called Sambhal. At that time, I had absolutely no idea that the story would later take a completely different direction," he said.
Namdev added that his role was largely confined to courtroom scenes and that he believed the film would only depict legal proceedings that were already in the public domain.
"I was informed that there was a long courtroom sequence and that was all I had to do. It was also mentioned that nothing new was being added from our side and that we were merely presenting what had happened in court. I felt there was nothing wrong in depicting facts already on record, which is why I agreed to be part of it," he said.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release of Kala Hiran. In his plea, the actor has argued that the film appears to be based on allegations connected to him and violates an earlier court order protecting his personality rights.
The matter is scheduled to be heard on June 19.
The controversy around Kala Hiran, a film inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to actor Salman Khan, has taken a fresh turn. Producer Amit Jani has issued a legal notice to veteran actor Govind Namdev after the latter publicly distanced himself from the project, claiming the film was very different from what he had originally agreed to.
Days after Namdev said he felt "used" by the makers after watching the teaser, Jani responded by alleging that the actor was fully aware of the project and had even agreed to be part of its proposed sequel.
Announcing the development on X, Jani wrote in Hindi that a legal notice had been served to Namdev, seeking a public apology within seven days and compensation of Rs 50 lakh to the production house.
"Govind Namdev has been issued a legal notice. He must publicly apologise within seven days and pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to the production house, failing which legal action will be initiated (sic)," Jani wrote.
See the post here:
The film has drawn attention for its apparent parallels with the high-profile blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. Although the actor's name is not mentioned in the film, the teaser introduces a character named Ayaan Khan, whom many viewers believe bears a resemblance to the Bollywood star.
Watch the teaser here:
Govind Namdev says he felt 'used'
In an interview with Amar Ujala, Namdev said he was taken aback after watching the teaser and felt the project had evolved into something very different from what had been presented to him.
"As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken. I immediately realised that the project was completely different from what I had shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and portrayed in this manner. The moment I saw the trailer, I felt I had been kept in the dark and used. There is a world of difference between what I was told and what has actually been made," he said.
The veteran actor claimed that the film had originally been introduced to him under a different title.
"I was told we were making a film called Sambhal. At that time, I had absolutely no idea that the story would later take a completely different direction," he said.
Namdev added that his role was largely confined to courtroom scenes and that he believed the film would only depict legal proceedings that were already in the public domain.
"I was informed that there was a long courtroom sequence and that was all I had to do. It was also mentioned that nothing new was being added from our side and that we were merely presenting what had happened in court. I felt there was nothing wrong in depicting facts already on record, which is why I agreed to be part of it," he said.
Meanwhile, Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on the release of Kala Hiran. In his plea, the actor has argued that the film appears to be based on allegations connected to him and violates an earlier court order protecting his personality rights.
The matter is scheduled to be heard on June 19.
