Jackie Shroff has followed in the footsteps of Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan. The actor has moved to the Delhi High Court to seek protection for his personality rights. In layman’s terms, Jackie Shroff has filed a petition in court stating that nobody can use his name, voice, personality traits, or even his signature word Bhidu without his permission. Before Jackie, Anil Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan had filed similar petitions in court.
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Jackie Shroff moves to Delhi High Court
According to Bar and Bench, Jackie Shroff doesn’t have any issues with satire and parody of his name or personality, but he condemns derogatory remarks made against him through memes. In fact, reports state that Jackie’s name and voice have been used in some pornographic material. The report further states that few companies are selling merchandise under Jackie Shroff’s name, such as mugs with his photos, signed posters, and more. When people buy these products thinking they are endorsed by Jackie himself, it affects his credibility as a renowned personality. People who sell products using Jackie Shroff’s name without his permission are making tons of money, but it has eventually affected the goodwill of the actor, states Jackie’s counsel.
As per the petition filed by Jackie Shroff, apart from his name, voice, and personality traits, even the word Bhidu can’t be used by someone else for commercial purposes. The hearing of the case will be held on May 15, 2024. It is stated that few companies who were selling products under Jackie Shroff’s name without his permission have already discontinued selling such products.
On the work front, Jackie Shroff will be next seen in Singham Again, Bay John, and Two Zero One Four.
Watch the video of Jackie Shroff’s son Tiger Shroff below:
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