JioStar Takes Legal Action Against Zee Entertainment Over Film Broadcasting Rights
JioStar initiates legal measures against Zee entertainment for alleged unauthorised airing of Bollywood films: Report
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JioStar, backed by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Walt Disney, has initiated legal proceedings against Zee Entertainment for allegedly airing Bollywood films without authorization. The dispute centers on JioStar's claim to distribution rights for several films, including major hits featuring stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, amid ongoing copyright tensions between the two companies.
- 01JioStar's legal filing includes a 120-page plea submitted to the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee.
- 02The dispute involves 12 films aired nearly 20 times by Zee Entertainment, including iconic titles like 'Deewaar' and 'Dangal'.
- 03JioStar is seeking over ₹250 million (approximately $2.61 million) in damages for unauthorized broadcasts.
- 04Zee Entertainment has countered with its own lawsuit, alleging JioStar used its music without permission, seeking $3 million in damages.
- 05Both companies are also engaged in a separate $1 billion arbitration proceeding in London regarding cricket rights.
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JioStar, the entertainment venture formed from the merger of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney, has filed a legal complaint against Zee Entertainment for allegedly broadcasting several Bollywood films without authorization. The complaint, submitted to the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee, claims that Zee aired 12 films, including hits featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, almost 20 times despite JioStar holding the distribution rights. JioStar's plea, which spans 120 pages, labels Zee as a 'habitual infringer' and seeks damages exceeding ₹250 million (about $2.61 million). This legal action follows Zee's own lawsuit against JioStar for allegedly using its copyrighted music without permission, seeking $3 million in damages. The ongoing disputes reflect a broader rivalry in India's media landscape, where JioStar commands a 34.2% market share compared to Zee's 18%. Both companies are also involved in a $1 billion arbitration in London over cricket broadcasting rights. As the legal proceedings unfold, Zee's stock has seen a decline of 3.4% in Mumbai trading.
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The legal dispute may affect the availability of popular Bollywood films on Zee's platform, potentially impacting viewership and revenue.
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