The Supreme Court of India refused to lift a stay on the release of Amitabh Bachchan starrer, 'Jhundh'. On Wednesday, by dismissing the appeal of the movie producer Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Limited (Known as T-Series) against the Court's of Telangana on the release of the movie and over copyright infringement. 
 
During the hearing, the apex court observed that it is an interesting case and it would direct that the trial will be completed within six months. However, the counsel for the filmmaker stated that the movie will lose its value in six months. 
 
''A settlement agreement for Rs 1.3 crore was signed between the parties. Now they are not adhering to it. Please consider on merits." they said.&nbsp; 
 
Earlier this month, Hyderabad- based filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar has <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hyderabad-filmmaker-files-contempt-petition-case-against-makers-of-amitabh-bachchan-starrer-jhund-341816">filed a contempt</a> of court against Amazon prime and makers of the film 'Jhund' alleging copyright infringement.&nbsp;

Kumar had told agencies that Paul had also signed a No Objection Certificate, declaring that the director had been given exclusive rights to make the biopic in any language and it had not been given to anyone else. “But he (Paul) went back on the promise and entered into another agreement with Jhund producers,” he alleged. 
 
The film, based on the life of Vijay Barse, the founder of NGO Slum Soccer, was scheduled to be released this month on OTT platform Amazon Prime. The film was earlier scheduled to be released in May but due to the pandemic, the movie was moved ahead.&nbsp; 
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The Supreme Court of India refused to lift a stay on the release of Amitabh Bachchan starrer, 'Jhundh'. On Wednesday, by dismissing the appeal of the movie producer Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Limited (Known as T-Series) against the Court's of Telangana on the release of the movie and over copyright infringement.

The Supreme Court of India refused to lift a stay on the release of Amitabh Bachchan starrer, 'Jhundh'. On Wednesday, by dismissing the appeal of the movie producer Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Limited (Known as T-Series) against the Court's of Telangana on the release of the movie and over copyright infringement. During the hearing, the apex court observed that it is an interesting case and it would direct that the trial will be completed within six months. However, the counsel for the filmmaker stated that the movie will lose its value in six months. ''A settlement agreement for Rs 1.3 crore was signed between the parties. Now they are not adhering to it. Please consider on merits." they said. Earlier this month, Hyderabad- based filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar has filed a contempt of court against Amazon prime and makers of the film 'Jhund' alleging copyright infringement. Kumar had told agencies that Paul had also signed a No Objection Certificate, declaring that the director had been given exclusive rights to make the biopic in any language and it had not been given to anyone else. “But he (Paul) went back on the promise and entered into another agreement with Jhund producers,” he alleged. The film, based on the life of Vijay Barse, the founder of NGO Slum Soccer, was scheduled to be released this month on OTT platform Amazon Prime. The film was earlier scheduled to be released in May but due to the pandemic, the movie was moved ahead.

Supreme Court refuses to remove stay on release of Amitabh Bachchan’s 'Jhund' in copyright case

Amitabh Bachchan and makers of upcoming film ‘Jhund’ were served legal notices earlier in the day by a Hyderabad-based filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar citing copyright infringement.&nbsp;

Nandi is an independent filmmaker who claims that he was cheated and criminally intimidated by those involved in the making of the film ‘Jhund’ as it is based on the life of Akhilesh Paul, a slum soccer player who was the Indian captain at the Homeless World Cup.&nbsp;

The filmmaker plans on moving the court to stop the screening of the movie in theatres, television and all digital platforms.

He said that he bought exclusive rights in 2017 to make a movie on the life of Akhilesh Paul. He had planned to write and direct the multilingual movie tentatively titled ‘Slum Soccer’ on the life of Akhilesh, who was born in the slums of Nagpur and was addicted to drugs. However, his passion for football changed his life and he went on to lead India in the Homeless World Cup.

Nandi claims to have registered the story and script with Telangana Cinema Writers Association on June 11, 2018.

He has thus filed a copyright claim against the makers of the film and those associated with it including director and producer, Nagraj Manjule, producer Krishan Kumar, T-Series Chairman and Managing Director Bhushan Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Slum Soccer founder Vijay Barse, on whose life the film is said to be based on.&nbsp;

While ‘Jhund’ is based on the life of Vijay Barse, he claims that the story is the same as he is the coach of his story’s hero, Akhilesh. He said, “Though Nagaraj Manjule, director of Marathi blockbuster ‘Sairat’, bought the rights to make a movie on the life of Vijay Barse, who is the coach of Akhilesh Paul, his film Jhund’ also showcases Akhilesh’s story in a major role.”

According to him, Nagraj Manjule claimed to have bought rights from Akhilesh Paul for Rs 4 lakh but was reluctant to show the documents. “Even Akhilesh denied selling him the rights. Nagraj humiliated me and forced to come for settlement without showing papers,” Nandi said.

Amitabh Bachchan and makers of upcoming film ‘Jhund’ were served legal notices earlier in the day by a Hyderabad-based filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar citing copyright infringement.

Amitabh Bachchan and makers of upcoming film ‘Jhund’ were served legal notices earlier in the day by a Hyderabad-based filmmaker Nandi Chinni Kumar citing copyright infringement. Nandi is an independent filmmaker who claims that he was cheated and criminally intimidated by those involved in the making of the film ‘Jhund’ as it is based on the life of Akhilesh Paul, a slum soccer player who was the Indian captain at the Homeless World Cup. The filmmaker plans on moving the court to stop the screening of the movie in theatres, television and all digital platforms. He said that he bought exclusive rights in 2017 to make a movie on the life of Akhilesh Paul. He had planned to write and direct the multilingual movie tentatively titled ‘Slum Soccer’ on the life of Akhilesh, who was born in the slums of Nagpur and was addicted to drugs. However, his passion for football changed his life and he went on to lead India in the Homeless World Cup. Nandi claims to have registered the story and script with Telangana Cinema Writers Association on June 11, 2018. He has thus filed a copyright claim against the makers of the film and those associated with it including director and producer, Nagraj Manjule, producer Krishan Kumar, T-Series Chairman and Managing Director Bhushan Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Slum Soccer founder Vijay Barse, on whose life the film is said to be based on. While ‘Jhund’ is based on the life of Vijay Barse, he claims that the story is the same as he is the coach of his story’s hero, Akhilesh. He said, “Though Nagaraj Manjule, director of Marathi blockbuster ‘Sairat’, bought the rights to make a movie on the life of Vijay Barse, who is the coach of Akhilesh Paul, his film Jhund’ also showcases Akhilesh’s story in a major role.” According to him, Nagraj Manjule claimed to have bought rights from Akhilesh Paul for Rs 4 lakh but was reluctant to show the documents. “Even Akhilesh denied selling him the rights. Nagraj humiliated me and forced to come for settlement without showing papers,” Nandi said.

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Supreme Court refuses to remove stay on release of Amitabh Bachchan’s 'Jhund' in copyright case

Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Jhund' gets into legal trouble with copyright violation