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Kala Hiran doesn’t have censor certificate yet, makers tell court after Salman Khan’s plea

Kala Hiran doesn’t have censor certificate yet, makers tell court after Salman Khan’s plea

Makers of the controversial Hindi film, Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal, have told the Delhi High Court that the film not only lacks a censor certificate yet, but it has also not been sent to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The makers are fighting a plea from actor Salman Khan, who has sought a stay on its release. Salman Khan has sued the makers of the upcoming film Kala Hiran. Kala Hiran yet to be sent to CBFC On Wednesday, after Salman Khan’s lawyers argued that urgent directions were required in the matter to avert the release, the makers shot back that the film cannot release urgently as it is not yet certified by the CBFC. “Can a movie be released before the censor board’s certification? A movie cannot be released unless there is certification by the censor board. The movie has not even been sent to the censor board. We will not send the movie to the censor board till Monday,” the lawyer for the producer submitted. The makers said the …

‘Propaganda against a senior actor’: Sonu Mishra exits controversial film Kala Hiran amid Salman Khan’s legal battle

‘Propaganda against a senior actor’: Sonu Mishra exits controversial film Kala Hiran amid Salman Khan’s legal battle

The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has taken another turn just days before its proposed release. As the legal battle over the film continues, actor Sonu Mishra has publicly explained why he chose to walk away from the project. His remarks come at a time when Salman Khan is reportedly seeking to stop the film’s release, claiming it misuses his identity and harms his reputation. Sonu Mishra quits Salman Khan’s blackbuck case-inspired Kala Hiran. Speaking to ANI, Sonu Mishra said he initially believed the project would present a narrative that supported Salman Khan. However, his opinion changed once he understood the direction the film was taking. Sonu Mishra says creative differences led to his exit “I was supposed to portray the character of Salman Khan. When I realised that the film had been made to tarnish the name of a superstar and the reputation of Rajasthan’s culture, my ethics didn’t allow me to be a part of the propaganda against a senior actor. Following creative differences with makers, I decided to distance …

‘Salman Khan isn’t god’: Kala Hiran director defends film as court hearing gets deferred | Bollywood News

‘Salman Khan isn’t god’: Kala Hiran director defends film as court hearing gets deferred | Bollywood News

6 min readMumbaiJun 20, 2026 10:44 AM IST The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran, a film that has drawn attention for its alleged similarities to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to Salman Khan, continues to escalate. In the latest development, the Delhi High Court has postponed the hearing on Salman’ petition seeking to prevent the release of the film. ‘No right to make a film of Salman’s life’ According to ANI, the matter came up before the vacation bench of Justice Madhu Jain on Friday. Representing Salman Khan, Senior Advocate Sandeep Sethi urged the Court to grant interim relief, arguing that the filmmakers were attempting to capitalise on the actor’s identity and life story without obtaining his consent. “He is producing a film on my life and tearing up the notice. He has no right to make a film of my life. I am seeking an interim injunction. The teaser has already been released,” Sethi submitted before the Court. The filmmakers’ counsel, however, requested additional time to file a formal response, stating that a copy …

Salman Khan faces setback as Delhi HC refuses urgent relief in Kala Hiran film case, next hearing in July

Salman Khan faces setback as Delhi HC refuses urgent relief in Kala Hiran film case, next hearing in July

There is no immediate relief for Salman Khan. The Delhi High Court on Friday postponed the hearing on his case against the movie Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, meaning the superstar will have to wait for the court to step in. Mumbai: Bollywood actor Salman Khan during a celebration marking 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, late Saturday, June 13, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI) According to a Live Law India report, a vacation bench led by Justice Madhu Jain ordered the actor’s legal team to give a full copy of the lawsuit papers and related documents to the filmmakers. The court then moved the case to July 1 for a more detailed debate. What is the core dispute? Salman Khan has moved court to stop the release of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, alleging that the film is an unauthorised depiction of his 1998 blackbuck poaching case and his reported tensions with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. In court, his lawyer, Senior Advocate Sandeep Sethi, clearly stated: “He is producing a film …

Kala Hiran producer claims receiving death threats from Pakistani terrorist

Kala Hiran producer claims receiving death threats from Pakistani terrorist

The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran has taken a dramatic turn. Producer Amit Jani has claimed that he received death threats from an alleged Pakistani terrorist over the film, which is based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. The producer said he has informed authorities and remains undeterred by the threats. Kala Hiran producer receives threats from Pakistani terrorist On Thursday, Amit Jani took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note in which he shared details of the threat issued to him by a “Pakistani terrorist,” as the latter sided with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. He wrote, “I am receiving calls and messages late at night from Shahzad Bhatti, the declared Pakistani terrorist, threatening to kill me in a drone and grenade attack while taking Salman Khan’s side. I have informed the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajasthan Police, and CRPF officials. Salman Khan is fighting on two fronts. On one side, there is a hearing today in the Delhi High Court against him for the ‘Kala Hiran’ case; on the other …

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 …