Actor Sonu Mishra made headlines after he publicly distanced himself from the controversial film ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’. While the project has attracted attention due to its alleged references to Salman Khan’s Blackback case
Lawrence Bishnoi
Controversy, many are now curious about Sonu himself. Interestingly, before being cast in ‘Kala Hiran’, the actor had already shared screen space with Salman Khan in ‘Sikander’.
Why did Sonu Mishra move away?
Despite initially accepting the role and shooting for the project, Sonu eventually decided to leave the film. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, speaking at a press conference, he claimed that he had become uncomfortable with what he saw as an attempt to present a one-sided image of Salman Khan.“I was very excited because I was supposed to play the role of superstar Salman Khan. I have also started shooting for the film.
But when the intention is negative, being an actor, I don’t want to be a part of such a film. No doubt they have a point. But you show superstar Salman Khan in a negative way and show a one-sided narrative.The actor also claimed that he did not get an official agreement or complete script before the shooting began. According to him, the quest to clarify the direction of the project ultimately led to his decision to exit.
“I left because I did not sign the agreement. We shot for two days, and I asked them for the agreement and script because they were making a one-sided narrative against a star. So, they understood that I would not fall into their trap. I asked for the agreement to know what all the clauses were in it. After a long time, they showed me things, and it was revealed that I had to speak negatively against the star in the media.
So, all these things were against my ethics.”
Controversy over ‘Kala Hiran’
Produced by Amit Jani, Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has been courting controversy ever since its announcement. The film is said to be based on publicly available information related to the Salman Khan Blackback case and references to Lawrence Bishnoi. The project is currently facing legal scrutiny after Salman Khan’s legal team approached the matter
Delhi High Court
Under the pretext that the film violates the rights of the actor’s personality.
The next hearing in this case is scheduled for June 19.
Why is Sonu Mishra in the news?
While ‘Kaala Hiran’ remains at the center of legal and public controversy, Sonu Mishra’s decision to leave the project has made him one of the key figures in the controversy. After working with Salman Khan in ‘Sikander’, and later walking away from a film inspired by the star’s legal troubles, the actor has found himself at the center of one of the industry’s most closely watched disputes.