Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Producer Sues Netflix Show Over 'Hera Pheri' Character
Firoz Nadiadwala, the producer, is suing Netflix and The Great Indian Kapil Show because the show used the Baburao character without permission.
Baburao is from the movie 'Hera Pheri'.
The producer claims the show violated his rights and is demanding ₹25 crore.
He believes the character is important to the film and shouldn't be used without consent.
The claim is that they misused it for commercial purposes.
The show team has not yet responded to the claim.
Firoz Nadiadwala filed a ₹25 crore lawsuit against Netflix and The Great Indian Kapil Show.
The lawsuit concerns the use of the Baburao character.
The claim is for copyright and trademark infringement.
The legal notice was issued just before the finale.
The character is considered the soul of Hera Pheri.
- Who
- Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Netflix, The Great Indian Kapil Show
- What
- ₹25 crore legal notice over Baburao character use
- When
- Information not available in the article.
- Where
- Legal dispute relates to The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix.
- Why
- Alleged copyright and trademark infringement.
Firoz Nadiadwala
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Use of Baburao Character
Firoz Nadiadwala
Unauthorized use and infringement of copyright and trademark.
The Great Indian Kapil Show
The Kapil Sharma show team has not yet responded to the claim.
- Legal Action Against
- Netflix, The Great Indian Kapil Show
- Initiated By
- Firoz A. Nadiadwala
- Character at Issue
- Baburao (from Hera Pheri)
- Claim
- Copyright and trademark infringement
- Demands
- ₹25 crore
Sources
'बाबूराव' के चक्कर में फंसा 'द ग्रेट इंडियन कपिल शो', Netflix को मिला लीगल नोटिस, जानें क्या है पूरा मामला
Firoz Nadiadwala Accuses Netflix of Unauthorized Use of Baburao Character; Sends Legal Notice
Explained: Why Netflix and Kapil Sharma Show face ₹25 crore lawsuit over 'Baburao' act
Hera Pheri Producer Firoz Nadiadwala SLAPS Kapil Sharma Show With Rs 25 Crore Lawsuit Over Baburao Skit
Kapil Sharma’s show slapped with Rs 25-crore legal notice over unauthorised use of Hera Pheri character
