Mumbai, Jun 13 (UNI) The Bombay High Court on Thursday stayed the release of Hindi film "Shaadi ke Director Karan aur Johar," and any promotional material finding a strong prima facie case that the makers have made unauthorised use of filmmaker Karan Johar's name and personality.
The court also restrained the makers from using Johar's name or any other attributes or reference to the name “Karan Johar” in any manner, in the title of the film or in the promotion directly or indirectly including but not limited to all promotional materials, etc., which is intended to be sold, promoted or otherwise distributed in relation to the film.
Bollywood film director and producer Karan Johar on Wednesday moved the High Court against the makers of the Hindi film, requesting that they be prevented from using his name in the title of the film.