NEW DELHI: Bollywood star Salman Khan has secured a legal victory after the Delhi High Court ordered the producer of the film “Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy” to remove its teaser, posters and related promotional material from online platforms.
Justice Jyoti Singh issued the interim order while hearing a petition filed by Khan. The court said that once a person’s reputation is harmed, the damage is difficult to reverse, and directed that the disputed promotional content should no longer remain in circulation.
According to the court, the film’s promotional material contains apparent references linking Khan to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, creating an impression that could affect both the actor’s reputation and his personal safety.
Khan’s lawyers argued that although the actor is not identified by name, the film’s lead character closely resembles him and is shown wearing a distinctive blue bracelet associated with the actor.
They also said the teaser depicts the character carrying a firearm, which they argued could mislead viewers, noting that Khan was previously acquitted in a case under India’s Arms Act.
The petition further alleged that producer Amit Jani attempted to capitalize on Khan’s past legal cases and threats allegedly issued by Lawrence Bishnoi to promote the film.
Following the ruling, the court directed Jani to remove all promotional videos, interviews and related content linking the film to Khan from social media, YouTube and other online platforms.