Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Jeffrey Archer Dies; Author Once Accused Bollywood of Copying
Jeffrey Archer was a popular writer whose books had many readers in India.
In 2015, he spoke to DNA about Bollywood films.
He said he believed some filmmakers had used his stories without permission.
He described this as having “stolen” his books.
He named two films: Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and Khudgarz.
He compared Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl with his first novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.
The novel came out in 1976, and the film came out in 2011.
The article headline says Archer is dead, but the article does not give details about his death.
Jeffrey Archer was a best-selling author with a substantial readership in India.
During a 2015 visit, Archer discussed what he believed was unauthorised use of his stories by Bollywood.
In an interview with DNA, he accused filmmakers of having “stolen” several of his books.
Archer specifically named Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and Khudgarz.
He compared Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, released in 2011, with his 1976 debut novel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less.
- Who
- Author Jeffrey Archer, discussing Bollywood filmmakers.
- What
- Archer accused filmmakers of using several of his books without permission and named two films.
- When
- He made the accusation in a 2015 interview.
- Where
- The interview was with DNA; Archer was visiting India.
- Why
- Archer believed Bollywood had used his stories without authorisation.
- Author
- Jeffrey Archer
- Interview year
- 2015
- Publication
- DNA
- Named films
- Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and Khudgarz
- Novel compared with Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl
- Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less
- Novel publication year
- 1976
- Film publication year
- 2011