Delhi High Court issues notice to Salman Khan film

Actor Salman Khan has sought an injunction from the Delhi High Court to halt the production and release of the film "Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy," alleging it unlawfully exploits his personality rights and could prejudice his ongoing legal matters. The court issued notice to the film's makers on Friday, June 12, 2026, and scheduled a hearing for June 19.

Khan's legal team argued that the film's promotional material, including a poster released in May 2026 and a trailer released Friday, depicts a character with an "uncanny resemblance" to the actor. The petition specifically points to the character wearing a bracelet resembling Khan's widely recognized signature accessory and holding a firearm, a detail Khan's plea states is misleading given his past acquittal under the Arms Act. The actor contends these elements make him readily identifiable to the public without authorization.

The core of Khan's application is that the film is based on events related to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which he is involved. His plea argues that cinematic portrayal of matters still pending before the Rajasthan High Court and the Supreme Court could influence public perception and...