Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Producer Seeks Compensation From Netflix for 'Hera Pheri' Character
Firoz Nadiadwala, the producer of the movie 'Hera Pheri', is suing Netflix.
He claims Netflix used the character Baburao Apte from the movie in their show 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' without permission.
Baburao is a very popular character, and Nadiadwala says he owns the rights to it.
He's asking Netflix for 25 crore rupees.
The character, also known as Babu Bhaiya, is considered iconic.
The name Baburao Ganpatrao Apte is also a registered trademark.
If Netflix fails to respond, Nadiadwala will take further action.
Firoz Nadiadwala sent a legal notice to Netflix.
The notice concerns the use of the Baburao Apte character in 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.
Nadiadwala alleges copyright and trademark infringement.
He is seeking Rs 25 crore in damages.
Kiku Sharda will portray Baburao in an upcoming episode.
- Who
- Firoz Nadiadwala issued a legal notice to Netflix.
- What
- Nadiadwala alleges unauthorized use of the Baburao Apte character in a Netflix show.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- Nadiadwala is seeking damages for copyright and trademark infringement.
- Plaintiff
- Firoz Nadiadwala
- Defendant
- Netflix
- Show
- The Great Indian Kapil Show
- Character
- Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
- Demand
- Rs 25 crore
- Legal Action
- Copyright and trademark infringement
- Actor
- Kiku Sharda
Sources
Producer seeks damages from Netflix for `unauthorised’ use of Hera Pheri character Baburao Apte
Hera Pheri Producer Sends Rs 25 Crore Legal Notice To Kapil Sharma Show Makers Over Unauthorised Use Of Baburao Apte Character
'Hera Pheri' producer Firoz Nadiadwala issues legal notice to Netflix over unauthorized use of Paresh Rawal's character in Kapil Sharma's show, demands Rs 25 crore