Showing posts with label Rajeev Rajtaru. Show all posts
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Aankhen sequel was never stalled-Gaurang Doshi
8:24 AM
Producer Gaurang Doshi sets the record straight
Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 17, 2016)
On September 9, 2016,
producer Rajeev Rajtaru told Mirror that a Contempt of Court order had
been issued against producer Gaurang Doshi for announcing his film,
Aankhen 2. Rajeev Rajtaru and Tarun Agarwal, owners of Rajtaru Studios
had further claimed that they had the complete rights to the Aankhen
sequel, and that Doshi had illegally announced Aankhen 2 with a lavish
event on August 17. Rajtaru claimed that they had sent out legal notices
to director Anees Bazmee and actors Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor,
for knowingly agreeing to be a part of this film, when the film was
supposedly in a legal tangle.
At the time, the next and reportedly final hearing between Doshi and Rajtaru was to take place on September 14 and Rajtaru had declared that if the work on Aankhen 2 was not stopped, an arrest warrant would await Doshi. Rajtaru had also stated that he would be moving the Bombay High Court with the Copyright Infringement Act. However, on September 14, all claims for a stay order on Aankhen 2 were apparently denied to Rajtaru Studios and Doshi's lawyer Bobby Malhotra sent out a press notice in which he alleged that Rajtaru Studios had been operating in a fraudulent manner. Advocate Malhotra claimed that the court order, in reality, was only a “Show Cause“ notice, and the Rajtarus had misled everyone. “Firstly, there is no contempt of court order against my client, Gaurang Doshi. There is only a 'show cause' notice issued by the Bombay High Court, which my client shall be replying to. Secondly, there have been no legal notices sent to Amitabh Bachchan or Anil Kapoor, to the best of my knowledge. Thirdly, Rajtaru claims that my client, Gaurang Doshi, was a part of the discussion in court on August 9, 2016 where he said that he had nothing to do with 'Aankhen 2' is also absolutely false because the matter was not even heard in Court on August 9. These court records and orders clearly reveal the falsehood in Rajeev Rajtaru's statements,“ Doshi's lawyer revealed to the media in his detailed statement.
Speaking to Mirror, Gaurang Doshi said that he had never sold the remake or sequel rights of his film and had instead, entered a Joint Venture (JV) with Rajtaru Studios. But when work on the Aankhen sequel did not kick off for over a year after the deal was finalized, Doshi decided to terminate their agreement in 2012.
As of today, Doshi's lawyer confirms that all the copyrights and IPR of Aankhen 2 are with Gaurang Doshi. Shooting begins in October and the film is set to release in Diwali 2017. So according to Doshi and his lawyer, Rajtaru Studios are allegedly completely out of the picture. “My film is on track, it was never stalled and there is no reason for anyone to put a stay order on it,“ Doshi said.
At the time, the next and reportedly final hearing between Doshi and Rajtaru was to take place on September 14 and Rajtaru had declared that if the work on Aankhen 2 was not stopped, an arrest warrant would await Doshi. Rajtaru had also stated that he would be moving the Bombay High Court with the Copyright Infringement Act. However, on September 14, all claims for a stay order on Aankhen 2 were apparently denied to Rajtaru Studios and Doshi's lawyer Bobby Malhotra sent out a press notice in which he alleged that Rajtaru Studios had been operating in a fraudulent manner. Advocate Malhotra claimed that the court order, in reality, was only a “Show Cause“ notice, and the Rajtarus had misled everyone. “Firstly, there is no contempt of court order against my client, Gaurang Doshi. There is only a 'show cause' notice issued by the Bombay High Court, which my client shall be replying to. Secondly, there have been no legal notices sent to Amitabh Bachchan or Anil Kapoor, to the best of my knowledge. Thirdly, Rajtaru claims that my client, Gaurang Doshi, was a part of the discussion in court on August 9, 2016 where he said that he had nothing to do with 'Aankhen 2' is also absolutely false because the matter was not even heard in Court on August 9. These court records and orders clearly reveal the falsehood in Rajeev Rajtaru's statements,“ Doshi's lawyer revealed to the media in his detailed statement.
Speaking to Mirror, Gaurang Doshi said that he had never sold the remake or sequel rights of his film and had instead, entered a Joint Venture (JV) with Rajtaru Studios. But when work on the Aankhen sequel did not kick off for over a year after the deal was finalized, Doshi decided to terminate their agreement in 2012.
As of today, Doshi's lawyer confirms that all the copyrights and IPR of Aankhen 2 are with Gaurang Doshi. Shooting begins in October and the film is set to release in Diwali 2017. So according to Doshi and his lawyer, Rajtaru Studios are allegedly completely out of the picture. “My film is on track, it was never stalled and there is no reason for anyone to put a stay order on it,“ Doshi said.
Aankhen sequel in a legal soup
8:13 AM
Producer Gaurang Doshi has been slapped with a Contempt of Court order; cast members served notices
Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; September 9, 2016)
Gaurang Doshi has been slapped with a Contempt of Court order while legal notices have been sent to director Anees Bazmee and actors Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor. "Rajturu Studios bought the remake rights of Aankhen in 2013 from Doshi (who'd produced the 2002 original). Vipul Shah was to return as the director but he got busy with other projects and we decided to put the project on hold for a year. In 2015, the script for the sequel was finalised but we learnt that Doshi had started casting for his own version of Aankhen," informs Rajeev Rajtaru, Owner of Rajtaru Studios who moved court on August 4, 2016.
Doshi's lawyer Chirag Mody informed the court during the first hearing on August 9 that his client had nothing to do with Aankhen 2. The case was adjourned till August 19 since Doshi maintained that he wasn't making any film. "But on August 17, he launched Aankhen 2 with the entire cast in attendance. Doshi had lied in court under oath and directly disobeyed the court's orders," Rajtaru argues.
At the August 19 hearing, the court made that no promotions, online or offline, or no work related to the film were to be shared with the media and the industry. "But on August 23, new posters released on social media and interview calls made to the media. He also printed full-page ads in two trade magazines," Rajtaru informs.
Justice SJ Kathawala of the Bombay High Court observed that Doshi has "repeatedly made false statements before the court, misled the court and interfered with administration of justice. He should be held under contempt of court."
At the August 19 hearing, Senior Advocate Kadam showed up instead of Mody, who had dropped out, and claimed he was under the impression that it was a fresh hearing and hence, would require more time to research the earlier submissions. When the case was re-opened on August 22, yet another lawyer, Rishikesh Soni, turned up. Rajturu points out, Doshi has changed four lawyers in the last one month.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 14 and if work on Aankhen 2 is not stopped, an arrest warrant awaits Doshi. "We're also moving court with the Copyright Infringement Act and awaiting a response from Anees Bazmee, Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor on the legal notices," Rajtaru adds.
Doshi, when contacted, told Mirror, "The matter is sub judice and all rights of the film have been purchased by me and belong to me via registered deed."
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