When Manoj Kumar demanded 1 rupee in defamation from Shah Rukh over Om Shanti Om spoof; here’s how Yash Chopra helped resolve conflict
Veteran actor Manoj Kumar passed away recently on April 4, and in the latest interview, his brother Manish Goswami looked back on a moment when Manoj had expressed displeasure with Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan. The issue stemmed from a scene in the film Om Shanti Om, where Khan’s character mimicked Kumar’s signature style in a comedic context. Although intended as humor, the scene didn’t sit well with the late actor, prompting him to raise concerns. Manish recalled that both Shah Rukh Khan and Farah later visited Manoj’s to offer a personal apology, a meeting that was arranged and attended by the late filmmaker Yash Chopra. In a conversation with Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Manish Goswami revealed that Manoj Kumar did not pursue legal action after the spoof in Om Shanti Om. He explained that Manoj had initially stated he didn’t want money but only sought a symbolic defamation charge of one rupee. However, good sense prevailed, and everyone involved eventually met to resolve the issue. When asked if Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan …
