The legal battle over the film Kala Hiran has taken an unexpected turn, with veteran actor Govind Namdev adding a layer of complexity to the controversy. Namdev, who appears in the film, has publicly distanced himself from the project, claiming he was misled about its nature and content. This revelation has added considerable weight to Salman Khan's legal challenge, suggesting that even those involved in making the film were not fully aware of what it was setting out to do.
In an interview with Amar Ujala, Namdev expressed his shock and disappointment upon watching the trailer. "As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken to the core," he said. "I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I had shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and portrayed in this manner. The moment I saw the trailer, I felt I had been kept in the dark and used."
Namdev revealed that the film was originally presented to him under a different title entirely, "Sambhal." He had no idea that the story would later take a completely different direction. "I was told we were making a film called Sambhal. At that time, I had absolutely no idea that the story would later take a completely different direction," he said. He added that he had only agreed to shoot courtroom scenes and was told the film would simply depict facts already on record.
"I would never do a film against Salman Khan," Namdev stated plainly. This public statement has added considerable weight to Khan's legal challenge, suggesting that even those involved in making the film were not fully aware of what it was setting out to do. The revelation raises questions about the film's intentions and the potential impact on the legal proceedings.
The Delhi High Court hearing is scheduled for June 19, and the film does not yet have a confirmed release date. With a court case now in motion and one of its own cast members speaking out against it, Kala Hiran faces significant obstacles before it can reach an audience. The legal battle continues, with the outcome uncertain and the future of the film in doubt.
