Delhi HC Issues Notice to ‘Kala Hiran’ Makers on Salman Khan’s Petition
Khan says the film’s trailer and poster use his likeness and could prejudice pending proceedings, as the court listed the case for further hearing.
- On Friday, the Delhi High Court issued notice on an application from Bollywood actor Salman Khan seeking to restrain the release and promotion of the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy', which he alleges violates his personality rights and harms his reputation.
- Khan contends the project, inspired by the 1998 blackbuck hunting case, exploits his identity despite his name not being expressly used in promotional materials. The plea argues filmmakers are commercially leveraging his likeness without consent.
- Advocate Nizam Pasha argued that promotional posters released in May allegedly depict a character wearing Khan's signature blue bracelet, and the film's trailer was released Friday despite an earlier indication it would debut June 20.
- Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed notice be issued to respondents including producer Amit Jani, Jani FireFox Films, and director Bharat Shrinate. The matter is scheduled for hearing on June 19.
- Khan alleges promotional activities continued despite a legal notice issued April 24, 2026. The plea argues disseminating content based on pending judicial proceedings could prejudice his right to a fair trial.
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Delhi HC issues notice on Salman Khan's plea seeking stay on 'Kala Hiran' for violating his personality rights, hearing on June 19
On Friday, several reports suggested that Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court to seek stay on the film, 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy.
Delhi HC issues notice on Salman Khan's plea against release, promotion of film 'Kala Hiran'
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on an application moved by Bollywood actor Salman Khan seeking to restrain the release and promotion of the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy', which he alleges violates his personality rights and harms his reputation.
Delhi HC issues notice on Salman Khan’s plea for stay on release of Kala Hiran
Salman Khan's counsel argued that Kala Hiran was purportedly based on the blackbuck poaching case allegedly involving the actor and was in violation of a high court order protecting his personality rights.
Salman Khan seeks restraint on teaser and release of the film Kala Hiran
The actor has alleged the project unlawfully exploits his personality rights and could adversely affect his reputation as well as ongoing judicial proceedings connected to the blackbuck hunting case
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