India's teenage prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , was in attendance among the country's Asian Games 2026 stars at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the contingent. Sooryavanshi was a part of the Indian men's cricket team that won the gold medal in Tokyo. During the ceremony, PM Modi gave a riveting speech that also captured how 15-year-olds are winning medals for the country at grand events such as the Asian Games. The remark drew a smile even on the face of Sooryavanshi. PM Modi could not stop hailing the Indian athletes during the felicitation ceremony, including the cricketers, hockey teams, and boxers, whilst lauding the records that were broken in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and the historic milestones that were achieved. As PM Modi continued his speech, he made a special mention of the 15 and 17-year-olds who won medals for India at the Games. Although he did not mention Sooryavanshi by name, the mention did see...
The finale of The Great Indian Kapil Show was expected to wrap up on a high note with Akshay Kumar gracing the stage. However, just ahead of its broadcast, the comedy series has found itself mired in controversy. A skit featuring one of Bollywood's most loved comic characters has triggered a major legal dispute.
What's Happening
- Producer Firoz A Nadiadwala has reportedly sent a legal notice worth Rs 25 crore to Netflix and the show's makers, objecting to the use of the character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from the Hera Pheri franchise. According to a report by News18, the notice came after comedian Kiku Sharda performed an act in the garb of Baburao, a role synonymous with veteran actor Paresh Rawal.
- "Baburao is not just a character, but the soul of Hera Pheri. This legacy was built with our sweat, vision, and creativity, and no one can hijack or misuse it without our permission. Paresh Rawalji nurtured the role and put his heart and soul into it. No one has the right to misuse it for wrongful commercial gain. We will protect what we have created because culture is not for exploitation, it is for preservation," Nadiadwala declared in a statement.
- His legal team has cited multiple violations, including copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and misuse of exclusive rights under the Copyright Act. They have demanded removal of the contested segment from all platforms, a written undertaking prohibiting future use, and a public apology within 24 hours. Additionally, they are seeking monetary compensation, warning of both civil and criminal proceedings if their demands are ignored.
- Sana Raees Khan, Nadiadwala's lawyer, reinforced the stance, stating, "The unauthorised use of my client's iconic character is not just infringement; it is blatant theft for commercial gain. The law will not allow the dilution of rights that have been lawfully earned and zealously protected. These rights will be defended with the full force of legal action so that no one treats a creative legacy as a free commodity for exploitation."
- NDTV has reached out to Netflix for a comment on this matter.
Background
The character of Baburao Apte first appeared in Hera Pheri (2000), directed by Priyadarshan and written by Neeraj Vora. Portrayed by Paresh Rawal, Baburao quickly became the heart of the film, earning immense love for his quirks and comic timing. The franchise, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, even went on to attain cult status in Indian cinema.
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