Kala Hiran Producer Amit Jani Wants Public Apology, Rs 50 Lakh Fine From Govind Namdev; Threatens Legal Action

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controversy surrounding Kala Hiran, a film reportedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, has taken a fresh turn after producer Amit Jani issued a legal notice to veteran actor Govind Namdev. The development comes days after Namdev publicly distanced himself from the project, claiming that the film's final version was significantly different from what he had originally agreed to work on. In response, Jani has demanded a public apology from the actor within seven days and sought a penalty of Rs 50 lakh for alleged damage to the production house's reputation. The producer has also warned of legal action if the demands are not met.

Kala Hiran Producer Issues Legal Notice

Producer Amit Jani announced that a legal notice had been served to Govind Namdev following the actor's recent remarks about Kala Hiran. According to Jani, the notice seeks a public apology from the veteran actor and a payment of Rs 50 lakh to the production house. The producer stated that if the demands are not fulfilled within the stipulated period of seven days, further legal proceedings will be initiated. Jani shared details of the notice on social media, making it clear that he believes Namdev's statements have caused harm to the film and its makers.Take a look:

Why Is Kala Hiran Controversial?

Although the makers have repeatedly maintained that the characters featured in Kala Hiran are fictional, the film has drawn comparisons to Salman Khan's 1998 blackbuck poaching case. The first-look teaser introduced a character named Ayaan Khan, whose appearance and mannerisms sparked speculation among viewers due to similarities with the Bollywood superstar. However, the filmmakers have not used Salman Khan's name anywhere in the promotional material.Govind Namdev's presence in the teaser further fueled discussions, especially considering the actor has worked alongside Salman Khan in several films throughout his career. Namdev expressed disappointment over the teaser and publicly clarified his position regarding the project.The actor stated that he was surprised after watching the promotional material and felt that the final version differed significantly from the film he believed he was participating in. According to Namdev, he was not aware that a character resembling Salman Khan would be presented in the manner seen in the teaser. He also indicated that he felt misled about the project's direction and said that he would not knowingly be involved in a film perceived as targeting Salman.

Despite the criticism, the makers of Kala Hiran have continued to defend the film and insist that its characters are fictional. While acknowledging that the project is inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, they have maintained that it is not intended to portray any real-life individual directly.