upcoming ranveer singh starrer stalwart The legal hurdle has arrived just days before its release as the family of late Major Mohit Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an immediate stay on the film. According to Bar and Bench, the petition filed by the martyr’s family has accused the makers of allegedly taking inspiration from Major Sharma’s life and carrying out a covert operation without the consent of the family.
Dhurandhar lands in legal trouble: Late Major Mohit Sharma’s family moves Delhi High Court; Demanded a ban on the film starring Ranveer Singh
The respondents named in the petition include the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Central Board of Film Certification, ADGPI, the film’s director and co-producer Aditya Dhar and producer Jio Studios. The family claims that the film violates Major Sharma’s posthumous personality rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. They argue that any unauthorized portrayal violates their right to privacy, dignity and emotional security.
A major concern raised in the petition is that the film is likely to reveal sensitive information related to the secret missions led by Major Sharma. According to the petition, if any of his classified operations are depicted, it could compromise national security and expose confidential details that were integral to his service to the nation.
The family is also demanding a comprehensive directive: making it mandatory for filmmakers to secure authorization from the legal heirs of any real-life military martyr and the Indian Army before releasing films inspired by their lives.
Just a day ago, this controversy had gained momentum on social media and users were making various speculations. stalwart It may be largely based on Major Mohit Sharma. Addressing the chatter, director Aditya Dhar issued a public clarification on X (formerly Twitter), strongly denying any such connection. Responding to a user who pointed out the similarity, Dhar wrote, “Hi, sir – our film stalwart Bahadur Major Mohit Sharma AC(P) is not based on the life of SM. This is an official explanation. I assure you, if we make a biopic on Mohit sir in the future, we will make it with full consent and in full consultation with the family, and in a way that it will truly honor his sacrifice for the nation and the legacy he left for all of us.
The Delhi High Court is expected to hear the matter next week.
During this time, stalwart – In which Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshay Khanna, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun – is scheduled to release on December 5. Whether the legal battle will affect its theatrical plans remains to be seen.
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