Bollywood actor Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an urgent interim injunction to halt the production, promotion, and release of the upcoming film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy.
The actor has alleged a gross violation of his personality rights, arguing that the project is heavily drawing from his public persona and life events for commercial exploitation without his consent.
The Core Arguments of the Lawsuit
The legal team representing Salman Khan filed an application under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure within an ongoing commercial suit. The petition targets producer Amit Jani, his banner Jani FireFox Films, director Bharat Shrinate, and co-producer Akshay Pandey.
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Implied Identity: Khan contends that while his name might not be directly spoken in the script, the film’s posters, promotional assets, and public teasers leave no doubt that the character is meant to represent him.
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Exploitation of Controversy: The petition highlights media interviews given by producer Amit Jani, who openly described the project as a feature film inspired by Khan’s infamous 1998 blackbuck hunting case and his ongoing high-profile friction with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
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Defying Legal Notices: Khan had previously served a formal cease-and-desist notice to the filmmakers on April 24, 2026. Because production and marketing campaigns continued regardless, the actor was forced to seek immediate judicial intervention.
The application explicitly requests the court to bar the defendants from broadcasting, streaming, distributing, or advertising any trailers, teasers, or promotional content linked to the project until the broader legal suit is fully adjudicated.
Background: The 1998 Blackbuck Case
The film’s subject matter traces back to a decades-old legal battle stemming from the filming of Hum Saath-Saath Hain in Rajasthan:
| Legal Milestone | Verdict & Details |
| The 1998 Incident | Salman Khan was accused of poaching endangered blackbucks in a village near Jodhpur. Co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu, and Neelam were co-accused. |
| The Initial Ruling | While the main trial court convicted Salman Khan, all other co-stars and local individuals were formally acquitted of the charges. |
| 2018 Conviction | On April 5, 2018, a Rajasthan trial court sentenced Salman Khan to five years of rigorous imprisonment. After spending days in the Jodhpur Central Jail, he was released on bail by a Sessions Court pending appeal. |
In response to the current lawsuit filed by the actor, producer Amit Jani has claimed that his team has started receiving anonymous death threats regarding the cinematic portrayal of the dispute. The Delhi High Court is expected to hear the arguments for the ad-interim injunction in the coming days.
