Puja Entertainment Files ₹400 Crore Lawsuit Against Tips Industries and David Dhawan
Puja Ent sues Tips, David Dhawan for Rs 400 cr over iconic songs
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Puja Entertainment (India) Ltd has initiated a ₹400 crore lawsuit against Tips Industries and filmmaker David Dhawan over unauthorized use of songs from 'Biwi No.1' in the upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. The suit seeks to halt the film's release and demands removal of disputed songs.
- 01Puja Entertainment is seeking ₹400 crore in damages and injunctive relief against Tips Industries and David Dhawan.
- 02The lawsuit targets the unauthorized use of songs 'Chunnari Chunnari' and 'Ishq Sona Hai' from the 1999 film 'Biwi No.1'.
- 03Puja Entertainment claims that Tips lacks the necessary rights to exploit these songs commercially.
- 04The production house demands the removal of the disputed songs from the film and its promotional material.
- 05An additional ₹100 crore is sought in damages if the defendants do not comply with the demands.
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Puja Entertainment (India) Ltd has filed a ₹400 crore lawsuit in the Bombay High Court against Tips Industries Limited, Ramesh Taurani, Kumar S Taurani, and filmmaker David Dhawan. The suit alleges unauthorized use of iconic songs from the 1999 film 'Biwi No.1' in the upcoming movie 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. Filed through V K Dubey Associates, the lawsuit seeks urgent injunctive relief to restrain the release and commercial exploitation of the film, particularly targeting the songs 'Chunnari Chunnari' and 'Ishq Sona Hai'. Advocate V K Dubey explained that the legal dispute stems from unresolved rights issues, where Puja Entertainment claims that Tips Industries does not hold the necessary rights to the songs. The production house demands not only the removal of the disputed songs but also a change of the film's title. Furthermore, they have threatened to seek an additional ₹100 crore in damages if their demands are not met.
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The lawsuit could delay the release of 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai', affecting its promotional activities and financial returns.
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