Hera Pheri Producer Sues Netflix & The Great Indian Kapil Show for ₹25 Crore For Using Baburao Character –

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Just before its much-awaited finale featuring Akshay Kumar, The Great Indian Kapil Show has found itself in legal trouble. Producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala has sent a legal notice of Rs. 25 crore to Netflix and the show’s makers, accusing them of using the popular Baburao Ganpatrao Apte character from the Hera Pheri franchise without permission, as reported by News18.

In his official statement, Nadiadwala stressed the emotional and cultural importance of the role. “Baburao is not just a character, he is the soul of Hera Pheri. This legacy was created with our hard work, vision, and creativity. Paresh Rawal ji gave life to it with his heart and soul. No one can exploit this creation for commercial benefit. Culture is meant to be preserved, not misused,” he said.

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According to the producer, Baburao is a registered trademark owned by the Nadiadwala family. The notice accuses Netflix and the show’s team of copyright infringement under Section 51 of the Copyright Act, 1957, as well as trademark infringement under Section 29 of the Trademarks Act. It also highlights violations of Section 14 of the Copyright Act, which protects the exclusive rights of a copyright owner, including the right to publicly communicate a work and to use it in films.

The Hera Pheri films and the character of Baburao, played by Paresh Rawal, hold cult status in Indian cinema. Fans often associate the franchise’s identity with Baburao’s mannerisms and comic timing. With the legal battle now in motion, it remains to be seen how this clash between a beloved pop culture icon and one of India’s biggest comedy shows unfolds. It will be interesting to see how this legal battle turns out as the episode features Akshay Kumar who has played the lead role in Hera Pheri franchise.

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