The Kapoor family has secured a posthumous copyright for Rishi Kapoor's name to prevent unauthorized commercial and public use.
According to reports, the move was made to safeguard the late actor's legacy and ensure that anyone seeking to use his name must first obtain approval from the family.
Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020, after a prolonged battle with leukemia, leaving behind a legacy of over 150 films and numerous awards, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
The copyright decision reflects a global practice where families and estates of late artists protect their intellectual property and public image.
Rishi Kapoor was born into the legendary Kapoor family of actors and began his acting career as a child artist in Mera Naam Joker (1970), earning the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.
He went on to receive numerous honours, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his breakthrough role in Bobby and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his acclaimed performance in Kapoor & Sons.
