‘If Salman Wants It, He should patent it’: Kala hiran director fires back over bracelet row and legal battle

kala hiran controversy deepens as director responds to Salman Khan‘s lawsuit

The controversy surrounding ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ continues to gather momentum after director Bharat S. Shrinate strongly defended his film against allegations made by Salman Khan. The filmmaker has insisted that neither the story nor its lead character is intended to portray the Bollywood superstar, despite similarities noticed by audiences.

The dispute began after the film’s promotional material was released, with many viewers pointing out that actor Kashif Iqbal Khan not only resembles Salman Khan but also wears a turquoise bracelet similar to the one the superstar has famously worn for decades.

‘The Bracelet Belongs to Everyone,’ Says Director

Reacting to the criticism, Shrinate argued that no individual can claim ownership over a commonly available accessory.

He remarked that the bracelet has never been legally patented and is sold openly in the market. According to him, if anyone wishes to have exclusive rights over such an accessory, they should first obtain legal protection for it instead of objecting to others wearing something similar.

The director maintained that the discussion around the bracelet has been blown out of proportion and denied that the character was created to imitate Salman Khan.

Natural Appearance Cannot Be Changed

Another issue raised by fans is the physical resemblance between Kashif Iqbal Khan and Salman Khan.

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Shrinate responded by saying that the actor naturally looks the way he does and that the filmmakers never used prosthetics, artificial makeup or visual enhancements to create a look-alike effect.

He added that changing an actor’s natural appearance simply to avoid comparisons would have been unnecessary and unfair.

Film Inspired by a Real Incident, Not a Celebrity

According to the makers, ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ draws inspiration from the 1998 poaching incident in Rajasthan that attracted nationwide attention.

The director clarified that the project is a fictional drama inspired by historical events and should not be treated as a biographical film on Salman Khan.

He reiterated that the story focuses on the larger incident rather than any single individual connected to it.

Salman Khan Seeks Court Intervention

Meanwhile, Salman Khan has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging that the film violates his personality and publicity rights by using elements that closely resemble his identity.

The actor’s legal team has argued that promotional posters, character design and marketing materials could create a false association with him and may also impact ongoing legal proceedings connected to the 1998 blackbuck case.

The petition seeks an interim order restraining the filmmakers from releasing trailers, posters or any promotional content until the matter is resolved.

Director Refuses to Bow to Legal Pressure

Shrinate has made it clear that the legal notice will not discourage him from pursuing the project.

He stated that every filmmaker has the right to tell stories inspired by real events and that creative expression should not be restricted merely because audiences draw comparisons with well-known personalities.

Producer Amit Jani has also questioned the timing of the legal action, saying that only limited promotional material had been released before objections were raised.

As the courtroom battle continues, the case has sparked a wider debate over personality rights, artistic freedom and the limits of creative storytelling in Indian cinema.