Hera Pheri Row: Producer Firoz Nadiadwala slaps Netflix with legal notice over Baburao’s character
**Hera Pheri Franchise Caught in Legal Battle Over Baburao’s Character**
The beloved *Hera Pheri* franchise has found itself at the center of a legal dispute. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has reportedly issued a legal notice to streaming giant Netflix, accusing the platform of unauthorized use of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte—the much-loved character immortalized by Paresh Rawal.
Advocate Sana Raees Khan, representing Nadiadwala, released a strong statement emphasizing the seriousness of the alleged infringement. She remarked,
*”Intellectual Property is not a matter of casual borrowing, it is the lifeblood of creativity. Unauthorized exploitation of my client’s iconic character is not just infringement, it is theft in its most blatant commercial form. The law will not permit dilution of rights that have been lawfully earned and zealously protected.”*
Though Nadiadwala has not made an official comment himself, this legal move clearly signals his intention to protect the legacy of the cult comedy series.
Paresh Rawal brought the character Baburao to life in *Hera Pheri* (2000), directed by Priyadarshan, and reprised the role in *Phir Hera Pheri* (2006), which was helmed by the late Neeraj Vora. Alongside Rawal, Akshay Kumar (as Raju) and Suniel Shetty (as Shyam) formed the iconic trio that turned the films into enduring blockbusters. This same trio is set to reunite for *Hera Pheri 3*, with Priyadarshan returning as director.
Nadiadwala’s legal action reflects a broader concern about preserving the brand value of characters that hold immense cultural significance in Indian cinema. It also highlights how disputes involving intellectual property and personality rights are becoming increasingly common in Bollywood.
Earlier this year, actor Abhishek Bachchan approached the Delhi High Court seeking to restrain unauthorized use of his name, image, voice, and performances. During a brief hearing, Justice Tejas Karia noted that search engines might be directed to remove infringing links if specific URLs were provided.
Cases like these underline the growing awareness within the entertainment industry about protecting creative and personal rights, particularly in an era characterized by rapid digital proliferation.
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