The legal tussle surrounding the upcoming film ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ has taken a fresh turn in the Delhi High Court. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to file a formal response to an application submitted by producer Amit Jani. The producer is currently seeking a stay on the ongoing legal proceedings initiated by the actor, arguing that there is already a pending case before the court involving identical prayers for relief.
During the hearing, Jani’s legal team pushed for a pause on the current suit, citing the overlap with the previous matter. In response, Senior Advocate Ravi Prakash, who represents Salman Khan, assured the bench that the actor would file his reply to the application in due course. The court has now set December 16 as the date for the next hearing to further deliberate on the matter.
At the heart of the dispute is Salman Khan’s original lawsuit, which aims to protect his personality rights. The actor’s legal representatives have maintained that the film is based on specific incidents from his personal life, pointing to various interviews and public statements previously made by the producer as evidence. As both parties prepare their arguments, the industry remains watchful to see how this high-profile case over legacy and personal representation unfolds in the coming months.