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Delhi High Court moves to protect the personality rights of Sonakshi Sinha amid AI misuse concerns

The Delhi High Court on Friday indicated that it would issue an interim direction to safeguard the personality rights of Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha. The matter was heard by Justice Jyoti Singh, who was considering an application filed by the actor seeking an injunction against alleged misuse of her identity. During the proceedings, the court asked for specific instances of infringement. In response, the counsel representing Sinha pointed to the unauthorised use of her persona and characteristics by certain AI chatbots. Taking note of the submission, the court directed the legal team to provide a soft copy of the alleged infringing links. It also permitted the filing of additional documents in a sealed cover within two days. The case has now been scheduled for further hearing on July 6. This development follows a recent order by the same court granting protection to the personality rights of Ramdev, founder of Patanjali Ayurved, through a John Doe directive. Over time, coordinate ...
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Supreme Court quashes copyright case against Sujoy Ghosh over Kahaani 2, calls allegations baseless

In a significant relief for filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, the Supreme Court of India has set aside criminal proceedings initiated against him in a copyright infringement case linked to his 2016 film Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh. According to a report by Bar and Bench, a Bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe observed that the complaint lacked substance and failed to establish even a basic comparison between the two works in question. The court noted that the allegations were vague and unsupported, with no clear indication of how the film resembled the complainant’s script. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Umesh Prasad Mehta, who alleged that his script titled Sabak had been copied for the film. He claimed to have shared his work with Ghosh in 2015. Acting on this complaint, a magistrate court in Hazaribagh had issued summons in 2018 under provisions of the Copyright Act. Later, the Jharkhand High Court declined to quash the case, stating that the matter warranted tr...
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SCOOP: Salman Khan aims to return to Eid with Dil Raju and Vamshi's action entertainer in 2027

Eid is synonymous with Salman Khan, as over the years, the superstar has played a major role in making the festival a lucrative period. While today, actors are reaping the benefits of the date, once upon a time, it was never considered to be a festive window for Hindi films. It's Wanted followed by Dabangg that changed the tide for the same. This year is going without a Salman Khan release, but reliable sources inform that the superstar is aiming at the festive period of Eid for his next feature film. "Salman Khan is in talks with Dil Raju and Vamshi Padilpally to plan their schedules in a way that an Eid 2027 release becomes a reality. The producer - director duo is contemplating the option, and plan to get back to Salman with a plan soon," revealed a source to Bollywood Hungama. The source further informs that the film in question is an action-packed entertainer with a strong emotional core. "It's a pure commercial entertainer with Salman Khan playing to the ...
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Aditya Dhar worked till 2:30 am on Dhurandhar: The Revenge release day, reveals Mukesh Chhabra

Dhurandhar The Revenge began its theatrical run on March 19, 2026, following paid previews a day earlier. As the Aditya Dhar directorial continues to receive positive early reactions, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has shared a note praising the filmmaker’s dedication and vision. Taking to social media, Chhabra revealed that Dhar was still working on the film at 2:30 am on the day of release. He described this level of commitment as rare and inspiring. While keeping his comments brief about the film itself, Chhabra said he had already watched it twice and expressed confidence that it would exceed expectations and make a strong impact. This morning at 2:30 a.m., he was still working giving everything to the film till the very last moment. That kind of dedication is rare, and honestly, it’s inspiring. I won’t say much because I’ve already seen the film twice… but trust me, this is going to shake everything.… pic.twitter.com/ot5aJvxknV — Mukesh Chhabra CSA (@CastingChhabra) March 19, 2...
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Madras High Court restrains illegal broadcast of Dhurandhar The Revenge till April 15

The Madras High Court on Wednesday passed an ad interim injunction restraining internet service providers and cable TV operators from unlawfully broadcasting Dhurandhar The Revenge ahead of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued the order while hearing applications filed by Reliance Industries Limited and its media arm Jio Studios. The producers had approached the court seeking urgent protection against potential copyright infringement. In its plea, Reliance alleged that several intermediaries, including internet service providers and cable TV operators, may illegally stream or transmit the film without authorisation. The company also submitted the certification issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, identifying it as the producer of the film. The court noted that the film is scheduled for release on March 19 and observed that in such cases, the risk of irreparable harm is significant if interim relief is not granted. At the sam...
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SCOOP: After Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi, Ayushmann Khurrana-Sharvari’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya likely to be renamed Yeh Prem Moh Maya Hai

A few days ago, the industry and fans got a surprise when it was announced that Salman Khan’s much-awaited next film, Battle Of Galwan, has been renamed Maatrubhumi. And now, as per the buzz in the trade, another awaited film might also go for a title change – Yeh Prem Mol Liya, directed by Sooraj Barjatya. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “There have been discussions over changing the title of the film to Yeh Prem Moh Maya Hai. If all goes well, the new title will be locked and will be announced officially in a few days.” Yeh Prem Mol Liya stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari in the lead role, along with Shaad Randhawa, Anupam Kher, Seema Pahwa, and Supriya Pathak in pivotal roles. It is presented and produced by Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films and Anita Gurnani. It marks the second association for Mahaveer Jain and Sooraj Barjatya after the acclaimed flick Uunchai (2022). In December 2025, Shaad Randhawa, who left a mark with his performances in the 20...
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Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun thank audiences for making Dhurandhar a RECORD grosser: "We are STILL processing it"; Ranveer proclaims, "Ab Indian cinema ka mustakbil Dhurandhar: The Revenge tay karega!"

The music launch of Dhurandhar The Revenge, also the only event for the much-awaited film, took place on March 17 at Mumbai’s NESCO in the presence of hundreds of fans. Organized by Spotify, the event was slightly marred by mismanagement, as the team failed to provide adequate passes to mediapersons, leading to some minor chaos. Thankfully, the Dhurandhar The Revenge team made up for it with their quotes and live performances. Ranveer Singh made a dramatic entry at the very beginning and performed to the song ‘Aari Aari’, which has already become a rage. He then asked the fans, “Did you love the music of Dhurandhar Part 1? Which is your favourite song?” As fans shouted out the names of various tracks, Ranveer smiled and remarked, “Dekho, yehi toh khaas baat hai. Sab ke alag alag favourites hain.” He then touched upon the historic box office success achieved by the first part, “Thanks to your love, Dhurandhar reached a historic milestone. Thank you from our whole team to all the cinem...
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