The Great Indian Kapil Show has landed in hot water after veteran producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala served a staggering ₹25 crore legal notice to Netflix and the show’s makers.
Nadiadwala has accused the team of unlawfully using the iconic Hera Pheri character, Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, immortalized by Paresh Rawal. The notice alleges that the makers exploited Baburao’s image, mannerisms, and catchphrases without proper authorization, amounting to copyright infringement and character misuse.
The Hera Pheri producer, who holds rights to the beloved franchise, has demanded immediate withdrawal of the character’s references and sought damages. The controversy now raises questions over intellectual property use in comedy shows, with fans watching closely to see how this courtroom comedy unfolds.