copyright violation

Dharma Productions calls Homebound plagiarism claims “baseless and unfounded” : Bollywood News

Dharma Productions has firmly denied allegations of plagiarism surrounding its film Homebound after author and journalist Puja Changoiwala accused the makers of copying her 2021 novel of the same name. The controversy erupted just days after the movie was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Dharma Productions calls […]

Oscar-shortlisted Homebound faces copyright suit; deets inside! : Bollywood News

Homebound, the Hindi film recently shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards, has become the subject of a legal dispute. Journalist and author Puja Changoiwala has initiated legal action against Dharma Productions and Netflix Entertainment Services India, alleging that the film unlawfully copies her 2021 novel of the same name. Oscar-shortlisted Homebound faces copyright suit; deets […]

Bigg Boss 19 lands in legal trouble over unauthorised use of ‘Chikni Chameli’ and ‘Dhat Teri Ki’, PPL demands Rs 2 crores: Report : Bollywood News

The Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss is known for fuelling controversies inside the house. This time, however, the storm has hit its makers. Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), India’s oldest copyright licensing organisation, has issued a legal notice to the producers of the show, alleging unauthorised use of copyrighted music. Bigg Boss 19 lands in […]

Delhi HC orders AR Rahman to deposit Rs 2 crores in copyright case over Ponniyin Selvan 2 song : Bollywood News

The Delhi High Court has directed renowned music composer AR Rahman and production company Madras Talkies to deposit Rs 2 crores with the court registry in a copyright infringement case. The ruling, delivered on 25 April, also directed them to pay Rs. 2 lakh costs to Dagar. The case centres on the song ‘Veera Raja […]

Novex Communications’ complaint leads to FIRs against seven Daman-Silvassa resorts over music piracy : Bollywood News

The Daman Police’s Crime Branch has unleashed a fierce and stern action against seven resorts in Silvassa and Daman for blatantly violating copyright laws by playing copyrighted songs without obtaining its necessary licenses. The resorts under intense scrutiny include: Novex Communications’ complaint leads to FIRs against seven Daman-Silvassa resorts over music piracy – Devika Beach […]