📌 Key Points
- Trimurti Films sues Aditya Dhar’s production house, B62 Studios.
- The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of the song ‘Hum Pyar Karne Wale’.
- Trimurti claims ownership of the song’s rights and accuses B62 of infringement.
- The suit seeks to stop further use of the song and demands damages.
A legal battle has erupted as Trimurti Films sues Aditya Dhar’s production house, B62 Studios, over the alleged unauthorized use of the song ‘Hum Pyar Karne Wale’ in ‘Dhurandhar 2’. The production house is claiming copyright infringement.
Trimurti Films Alleges Copyright Violation
Trimurti Films claimed that the song, or a version that is similar to it, has been used in the defendant’s film without obtaining the requisite licences or permissions. The report added that as per sources, Trimurti has asserted ownership and/or control over the relevant rights in the musical work and sound recording. It has alleged that the use amounts to copyright infringement, including unauthorised reproduction and communication of the work to the public.
Details of the Copyright Infringement Claim
In the suit, an injunctive relief has been sought for restraining further use of the song, along with damages and other consequential reliefs. Trimurti has also raised concerns about the potential commercial exploitation of the track through theatrical release, streaming platforms, and promotional material.
In the lyrical video released by T Series on YouTube, singers Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan and credited in the details. Lyricist Sameer Anjaan is also credited in it.
Legal Action and Demands for Relief
The film also stars Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt , Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun in lead roles, along with Danish Pandor, Udaybir Sandhu and others in key roles. It also features a cameo by Aditya Dhar’s wife and actor Yami Gautam. It has crossed ₹ 1000 crore at the box office in India.
The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, but it highlights the importance of securing proper licenses and permissions when using copyrighted material in film and other media. The case could set a precedent for future copyright disputes in Bollywood.
