Actor Sonu Mishra leaves Black Deer amid Salman Khan’s legal battle
Actor Sonu Mishra has walked out of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, saying the film was made to tarnish the image of a senior actor. His exit came as Salman Khan’s legal challenge against the project continued.
Actor Sonu Mishra has distanced himself from this controversial film. Blackbuck: Battle of the LegacyClaiming that he left after concluding that the project was aimed at tarnishing the reputation of a senior actor. His comments come as Salman Khan continues his legal battle in the Delhi High Court to stop the filming, promotion and release of the film, alleging that it unlawfully uses his identity and harms his public image.
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Mishra’s statement has added a new twist to the controversy surrounding the film, which is reportedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. The matter is currently in the court and the next hearing on the actor’s petition is scheduled for July 1.
Why did Sonu Mishra leave the film?
talking to ANIMishra said that he initially believed that the film would present a story in favor of Salman Khan. However, after realizing the direction the project was headed, he changed his mind.
He said, “I was supposed to play Salman Khan’s character. When I realized that the film was made to tarnish the name of a superstar and the reputation of Rajasthan’s culture, my ethics did not allow me to be a part of the propaganda against a senior actor. After creative differences with the producers, I decided to distance myself from the film.”
Mishra also claimed that the producers never shared the script with him. Addressing speculations over alleged threats, he said there was “no question” of receiving threats from the Bishnoi community, adding that it was his own community. He said films highlighting the community’s contribution to society would be more meaningful and said legal disputes should now be left to the judiciary.
What is Salman Khan’s legal case about?
Salman Khan has approached Delhi High Court seeking interim injunction Blackbuck: The Battle for Legacy. Her legal team argues that the filmmakers are commercially exploiting her identity without her consent, damaging her reputation and violating her personality and publicity rights.
During the earlier hearing, senior lawyer Sandeep Sethi, appearing for Salman Khan, had argued that filmmakers have no right to make a film based on the actor’s life without permission. The filmmakers opposed the petition, also informing the court that they had recently received the legal documents and sought additional time to respond.
When is the next hearing?
Delhi High Court has listed the matter before the roster bench for July 1. Mishra has publicly distanced himself from the project and Salman Khan’s legal challenge is still pending Blackbuck: Battle of the Legacy Now it depends on the court’s decision.