The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has taken another turn just days before its proposed release. Actor Sonu Mishra has publicly explained why he chose to walk away from the project, citing creative differences and his objection to the film's direction.
Speaking to ANI, Sonu Mishra said he initially believed the project would present a narrative that supported Salman Khan. However, his opinion changed once he understood the direction the film was taking.
Sonu Mishra says creative differences led to his exit 'I was supposed to portray the character of Salman Khan. When I realised that the film had been made to tarnish the name of a superstar and the reputation of Rajasthan's culture, my ethics didn't allow me to be a part of the propaganda against a senior actor. Following creative differences with makers, I decided to distance myself from the film,' Sonu Mishra said.
The actor also claimed that the makers never shared the script with him during the process. Sonu added, “There is no question of receiving any threat from the Bishnoi community. It is my own community. I believe films should be made on the various efforts made by the community toward society's welfare. I would have happily done it.”
Court hearing scheduled for July 1 Referring to the ongoing legal proceedings, Mishra said the matter should now be left to the courts. 'The hearing on the stay application is scheduled for July 1. We have to keep our faith in the judiciary system,' he said.
The controversy began after Salman Khan reportedly moved the Delhi High Court seeking to stop the filming, promotion and release of Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy. The actor's legal team has argued that the film, reportedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to him, violates his personality and publicity rights while damaging his public image.
