Delhi High Courts Issues Notice Over 'Kala Hiran' Makers

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notices to the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy after Bollywood superstar Salman Khan moved the court seeking to halt the film’s release. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed notices to producer Amit Jani, Jani FireFox Films, director Bharat Shrinate, casting director Akshay Pandey, and other related parties. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on June 19.

Appearing for Salman Khan, advocate Nizam Pasha told the court that a promotional poster released on May 29 featured a character closely resembling the actor. He also highlighted that the character was wearing a bracelet similar to Khan’s signature accessory. According to the legal team, the film violates a Delhi High Court order dated December 11, 2025, which protected the actor’s personality rights.

During the hearing, Pasha argued that the project infringes upon the judicial safeguards granted to Khan regarding his identity and distinctive attributes. The court was also informed that while the filmmakers had not officially announced a release date, the film’s trailer was launched on Friday, despite earlier indications that it would be released on June 20.

Referring to the blackbuck poaching case, Pasha stated that the related legal proceedings are still pending. He noted that four FIRs had been registered in the matter, with Khan already acquitted in three cases. In the fourth case, a Special Leave Petition (SLP) remains pending, but no operative order has been passed. The actor’s counsel contended that the filmmakers were attempting to commercially exploit Khan’s identity and sought an injunction to prevent the film’s release.

When the court inquired about the film’s release schedule, Khan’s legal representatives clarified that the producers had not publicly disclosed any release date.

In his plea, Salman Khan asserted that the film’s promotional content contains unmistakable references to him. The petition states that the character depicted in the publicity material bears a striking resemblance to the actor and is shown wearing a bracelet that is widely recognized as one of his defining personal trademarks.

Khan has argued that the unauthorized use of his likeness, image, and other identifiable characteristics constitutes a violation of his personality rights and legal protections.