The Great Indian Kapil Show has landed in legal controversy after producer Firoz A Nadiadwala served a Rs 25 crore legal notice to Netflix for allegedly infringing upon the rights of the iconic Baburao Ganpatrao Apte character from the cult comedy franchise Hera Pheri.
As the show heads towards its much-anticipated Season 3 finale featuring Akshay Kumar, the notice alleges that Netflix used the character of Baburao, originally essayed by Paresh Rawal, without authorization.
The role was recreated for comic relief by Kiku Sharda on the show, sparking objections from Nadiadwala.
According to the complaint, Baburao is not merely a character but the very soul of Hera Pheri, nurtured over decades with creativity and brought to life by Rawal’s performance. Nadiadwala stated that no one has the right to misuse the character for commercial gain, stressing that culture should be preserved, not exploited.
The notice cites copyright infringement under Section 51 of the Copyright Act, 1957, and highlights that Baburao is a registered trademark owned by the Nadiadwala family. It further demands Netflix remove all related segments from the show across its platform, social media, and third-party channels.
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