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Producer reacts to Govind Namdev’s claims, calls him spineless

Producer reacts to Govind Namdev’s claims, calls him spineless

The controversy around Kala Hiran continues to intensify with each passing minute. The film, which is believed to be inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to actor Salman Khan, has attracted a lot of trouble, including legal challenges.  Days after actor Govind Namdev claimed that the makers misled him, now producer Amit Jani responded to his claims that he was not told about Kala Hiran’s story. The producer stated that the actor has already signed for Kala Hiran 2, the sequel. Amit Jani reacts to Govind Namdev’s claims Amit Jani told NDTV, “Come on, an actor of that stature was given the entire script and told, ‘Read this.’ He read it, and before reading the script he read the synopsis. After the synopsis he read the character sketch, and then he read the whole script.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kala Hiran producer sends legal notice to Govind Namdev over his remarks on the controversial film, demands ₹50 lakh

Kala Hiran producer sends legal notice to Govind Namdev over his remarks on the controversial film, demands ₹50 lakh

The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran, a film reportedly inspired by Salman Khan’s 1998 blackbuck poaching case, has taken a fresh turn. Days after veteran actor Govind Namdev distanced himself from the project, producer Amit Jani has hit back with a stern response and sent him a legal notice demanding an apology. Govind Namdev recently claimed that he was cheated by Kala Hiran makers. Kala Hiran producer warns Govind Namdev Recently, Govind Namdev, who starred with Salman in Prabhu Deva’s 2009 hit Wanted, distanced himself from the film. “As soon as I watched the teaser, I was shaken to the core. I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I had shot for,” he told Amar Ujala, claiming that the filmmakers kept him in the dark about how the lead character would be portrayed. He stated that had he known from the outset how the film would eventually be presented, he would have refused the project immediately. Producer Amit Jani has now revealed that a legal notice has been served to Govind over …

Kala Hiran makers issue legal notice to Govind Namdev; demand Rs 50 lakh, public apology | Bollywood News

Kala Hiran makers issue legal notice to Govind Namdev; demand Rs 50 lakh, public apology | Bollywood News

The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran, a film allegedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case associated with Salman Khan, continues to deepen. In the latest development, producer Amit Jani has sent a legal notice to veteran actor Govind Namdev after the actor publicly disassociated himself from the project. Taking to X, Jani claimed that Namdev had been served a legal notice as he sought an apology from the actor within seven days. He also claimed that the actor had been asked to pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to the production house. “Govind Namdev has been issued a legal notice. He must publicly apologise within seven days and pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to the production house, failing which legal action will be initiated.” गोविन्द नामदेव को लीगल नोटिस दिया7 दिन मे सार्वजनिक माफ़ी मांगे और प्रोडक्शन हाउस को 50 लाख रुपया जुर्माना दे अन्यथा कानूनी कार्यवाही होगी — Amit Jani (@AmitJaniIND) June 15, 2026 What Govind Namdev said earlier? Kala Hiran has been under scrutiny since the release of its first poster, as …

Salman Khan’s Sikandar co-star claims he quit controversial Kala Hiran film when asked to speak against Bollywood star

Salman Khan’s Sikandar co-star claims he quit controversial Kala Hiran film when asked to speak against Bollywood star

Actor Sonu Mmishra, who played a supporting role in AR Murugadoss’ Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar, recently spoke to the press about being offered the controversial film Kala Hiran. Claiming that he walked out of the film after shooting for a couple of days, the actor alleged that he was asked to speak against the Bollywood star to promote the film. The film Kala Hiran is facing controversy for allegedly being based on Salman Khan’s blackbuck case. (PTI) Sikandar co-star says he was offered Kala Hiran first Sonu spoke to the YouTube channel Bollywood Crazies on the sidelines of an event and revealed that he was asked to play the lead role in Kala Hiran, which is allegedly based on Salman. The film will allegedly detail the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Salman during the filming of Hum Saath – Saath Hain. “I was very excited for Kala Hiran. I got the opportunity to play superstar Salman Khan. I had started shooting as well. But as a narrative starts to take shape, you realise what the film’s …

‘Contract said I had to speak against Salman Khan’: Actor said he quit Kala Hiran after 2 days | Bollywood News

‘Contract said I had to speak against Salman Khan’: Actor said he quit Kala Hiran after 2 days | Bollywood News

Amid Salman Khan sending a legal notice to the producers of Kala Hiran, a film allegedly based on his infamous 1998 blackbuck poaching case, his Wanted co-star Govind Namdev said he’s distancing himself from the film that he acted in, claiming that he was misled by the makers. The veteran actor added that he wouldn’t associate himself with a film that maligns the superstar. Before Govind Namdev, another former co-star of Salman refused to associate himself with Kala Hiran, even walking out of the film after shooting for a couple of days. Sonu Mmishra, who starred alongside Salman in AR Murugadoss’ action thriller Sikandar last year, was offered to play the lead role in Kala Hiran, a character allegedly based on Salman, but he decided to distance himself from the controversial project. “I was very excited for Kala Hiran. I got the opportunity to play superstar Salman Khan. I had started shooting as well. But when a narrative starts getting built, you realize what the intent of the film is. Being a vocational actor for …

Govind Namdev claims Kala Hiran makers misled him, says he would never do anything against Salman Khan: ‘I was shaken’

Govind Namdev claims Kala Hiran makers misled him, says he would never do anything against Salman Khan: ‘I was shaken’

Bollywood actor Salman Khan‘s legal team recently sent a notice to the makers of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, demanding an immediate halt to the film’s development and promotional activities on the grounds that it allegedly draws inspiration from Salman’s blackbuck hunting case. Now, veteran actor Govind Namdev, who is part of the project, has claimed that the story narrated to him was completely different from what was eventually shot and showcased in the trailer. He further stated that he would never knowingly be involved in anything that could harm Salman, whom he considers a close friend. Govind Namdev calls Salman Khan friend, says he was misled by Kala Hiran makers about film targeting superstar. Govind Namdev says he has been cheated by Kala Hiran makers Speaking to Amar Ujala, Govind said, “As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken to the core. I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I was shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and …

Actor Govind Namdev says he was misled about film targeting Salman Khan

Actor Govind Namdev says he was misled about film targeting Salman Khan

The controversy surrounding the film Kala Hiran has further escalated, with veteran actor Govind Namdev now claiming that the makers misled him about the project he had signed. Namdev, who plays a lawyer in the film, alleged that the story narrated to him and the one he shot were entirely different. The actor’s remarks have come amid Salman Khan’s legal row against the alleged use of his persona in the film, which is believed to be based on the 1998 blackbuck case. Govind Namdev says he was misled about his role in Kala Hiran Namdev, during an interview with Amar Ujala, said he was initially told that he was working on a film titled Sambhal, and later on Kala Hiran, adding that he was informed it would only depict courtroom proceedings linked to Salman Khan’s blackbuck case. The actor said he would never be part of anything targeting Salman Khan, whom he considers a close friend, and also said that he would not have signed the project if he had known what was actually being …

Govind Namdev distances himself from Salman Khan blackbuck film: ‘I was kept in the dark’ | Bollywood News

Govind Namdev distances himself from Salman Khan blackbuck film: ‘I was kept in the dark’ | Bollywood News

5 min readNew DelhiJun 14, 2026 11:05 AM IST In 1998, Salman Khan made headlines after being accused of hunting two blackbucks in Kankani village near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Following the incident, members of the Bishnoi community filed a complaint against the actor and his Hum Saath Saath Hain co-stars Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam and Tabu. Now, producer Amit Jani has turned the controversial episode into a feature film, Kala Hiran, featuring veteran actor Govind Namdev. However, Namdev has now claimed that he was unaware of the film’s actual narrative and was allegedly kept in the dark about its intent. ‘I was kept in the dark’ The controversy erupted after the makers unveiled Kala Hiran’s first look video on June 12, carrying the message: “Dedicated to Guru Jambheshwar Bhagwan and the Bishnoi community.” The teaser features actor Kashif Iqbal Khan portraying a character strongly resembling Salman Khan, complete with a black T-shirt and the actor’s signature bracelet. The film appears to depict the character in a negative light, while Govind Namdev is shown as …

Salman Khan doesn’t talk on set, Shah Rukh Khan his exact ‘opposite’, says co-star Govind Namdev | Bollywood News

Salman Khan doesn’t talk on set, Shah Rukh Khan his exact ‘opposite’, says co-star Govind Namdev | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 04:23 PM IST The three Khans of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan have been ruling the Hindi film industry for more than three decades. However, the trio has their own style and approach towards work. Veteran actor Govind Namdev, who has worked with all of them in different capacities, recent opened up about his experience in a recent interview. He has shared screen with Aamir in Sarfarosh (1999), Wanted (2009) with Salman, and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) with SRK. While speaking to Superhit Bubble Movies, he revealed that Salman Khan prefers staying to himself on film sets. “He never interacts much on the set. He doesn’t talk at all, just works. We never spoke about our personal lives with each other. In terms of interaction, he is completely opposite to Shah Rukh Khan,” he said. When asked about shooting Sarfarosh with Aamir, Namdev replied, “I didn’t have any scenes with Aamir. But when we completed the film and when it was about …

Why Govind Namdev rejects Subhash Ghai decades after his debut role was secretly chopped

Why Govind Namdev rejects Subhash Ghai decades after his debut role was secretly chopped

3 min readChennaiFeb 24, 2026 06:00 PM IST Actor Govind Namdev, known for his negative roles in films like Bandit Queen, Sarfarosh, Satya and OMG: Oh My God!, recently shared a painful memory from the early days of his film career. The actor recalled how his role in his debut film Saudagar was completely chopped off by director Subhash Ghai, an experience that left him deeply shattered and suicidal. Govind shared that it was his wife who stood by him and became his biggest source of moral support during that phase. Speaking to The Lallantop, Govind recalled how he landed the role, thanks to his National School of Drama batchmate Anupam Kher. He said, “I got a role in Saudagar due to my batchmate from NSD Anupam Kher. The film shooting had already begun and he would call me to the shoot. My guru Dilip Kumar was also in the film. I used to often go on the set of that film. Once they were talking about some role, and Anupam had suggested my name. …