The Great Indian Kapil Show in Legal Soup over Kiku Sharda`s Baburao Act
Producer Firoz Nadiadwala demands Rs 25 crore compensation for unauthorized use of Baburao character on Netflix, citing trademark infringement and seeking immediate removal and apology.
- Firoz A. Nadiadwala issued a legal notice for ₹25 crore to Netflix and the show's makers for unauthorized use of the character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte during a sketch on The Great Indian Kapil Show.
- Nadiadwala alleges multiple legal violations, including copyright and trademark infringement under the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Trademarks Act.
- The legal notice demands immediate removal of the skit featuring Kiku Sharda's impersonation, a written guarantee against future use, and an official apology within 24 hours.
- Failure to comply will result in civil and criminal proceedings, as stated by Nadiadwala's lawyer.
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