Aditya Dhar Settles Defamation Case Against Santosh Kumar Over Story Claims
Aditya Dhar Agrees To Close Defamation Case Against Santosh Kumar Over Claims On Dhurandhar Story
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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has settled a defamation case against Santosh Kumar, who accused him of plagiarizing the story of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' from Kumar's film 'D-Sahed'. The Bombay High Court closed the case after Kumar issued a public apology, although ownership of the story remains unresolved.
- 01Aditya Dhar filed a defamation case against Santosh Kumar over story claims.
- 02The Bombay High Court closed the case following Kumar's public apology.
- 03Dhar's lawyer confirmed he would not pursue damages after the apology.
- 04The court stated that Kumar can file a new case regarding script ownership.
- 05The sequel 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues the story of Jaskirat Singh Rangi.
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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, known for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', initiated a defamation lawsuit against Santosh Kumar after allegations that Dhar had copied the story from Kumar's film 'D-Sahed'. The case was recently settled when Kumar issued a public apology in the Bombay High Court, leading to the court's decision to close the case. Dhar's lawyer confirmed that, in light of the apology, there would be no pursuit of damages. However, the court noted that Kumar retains the right to file a new case regarding the ownership of the story. The sequel, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', features Ranveer Singh as Jaskirat Singh Rangi and explores his journey in Karachi's underworld, continuing the narrative established in the first film.
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The settlement allows both filmmakers to move forward, but the unresolved ownership claims could affect future productions and collaborations.
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