Salman Khan's team issues halt notice for Kala Hiran

A legal dispute has emerged over an upcoming film reportedly inspired by a high-profile criminal case involving actor Salman Khan. The actor's legal team has sent a notice to the makers of "Kala Hiran," demanding they halt the film's release and promotional activities, citing concerns over personality rights and potential interference with ongoing judicial proceedings.

The notice, reportedly sent to casting director Akshay Pandey, alleges the project is based on Khan's 1998 blackbuck hunting case and argues it could harm his reputation and affect his right to a fair trial. It states the case remains pending before the Rajasthan High Court and that a sensationalized portrayal could create prejudice. The notice also claims the film contains identifiable references to Khan and events associated with him without his consent, violating his personality and privacy rights. It demands an immediate stop to production and publicity, an unconditional written apology, and warns of civil and criminal legal action if the demands are not met within 24 hours.

Producer Amit Jani, who is backing the film alongside director Bharat S. Shrinate, has publicly dismissed the notice. He confirmed...