Kala
Hiran continues to stir controversy after reports claimed that Salman Khan’s legal team sent a notice to the makers over alleged similarities to the actor’s infamous blackbuck poaching case. While producer Amit Jani earlier accused the superstar of using intimidation tactics, the film’s director, Bharat S. Shrinate, has now broken his silence on the matter. In a fresh reaction, the filmmaker said that working on Udaipur Files taught him how to handle legal battles and criticism without feeling discouraged. Meanwhile, the teaser for Kala Hiran is scheduled to be released on June 20 ,2026.
Kala Hiran director reacts to Salman Khan's legal notice
Speaking to NDTV, Bharat S. Shrinate, the director of
Kala Hiran said he has grown used to dealing with legal pressure and criticism over time. Sharing that he was busy working with his editor and team, the filmmaker added that experiences during
Udaipur Files had made him mentally stronger. “Udaipur Files has taught me how to fight,” he said, adding that legal notices no longer make him “feel down anymore.” The director further stated that everyone acts according to what they believe is right. “It’s a legal notice, and it will be answered,” he remarked, while insisting that such controversies are bound to continue.
What did Kala Hiran producer say?
The controversy surrounding
Kala Hiran intensified after reports claimed that Salman Khan’s legal team sent a notice to the makers over alleged references to the actor’s blackbuck poaching case. The notice reportedly demanded that the film’s release be halted and promotional material be removed from social media.
Responding to the reports,
producer Amit Jani shared images of the alleged notice on Facebook and accused the superstar of trying to silence people through pressure tactics. “The purpose of the notices is to intimidate people so that they succumb to his glamour,” he wrote, adding, “It’s his habit to intimidate. It’s my nature to not be intimidated.” Salman Khan and his legal team have not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
What is Kala Hiran all about?
Kala Hiran is an upcoming film allegedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching controversy involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his
Hum Saath Saath Hain co-stars. The film grabbed attention after its first-look poster featured a character resembling the superstar, even sporting a bracelet similar to Salman’s iconic accessory. The project is allegedly aims to explore the alleged hunting incident, the years-long legal battle, Salman’s arrest, and the media frenzy surrounding the case. The film is also expected to reference the Lawrence Bishnoi angle and include intense courtroom drama.
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