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High Court dismisses claims over Sonam Kapoor's Veere Di Wedding title controversy
High Court ruled in favour of Jimmy Sheirgill starrer Veerey Ki Wedding and dismissed claims made by Anil Kapoor.
Sonam Kapoor's Veere Di Wedding hasn't gone on-floors yet but the film is already in news. Few months back, there were reports that the film's title is similar to a Punjabi film Veerey Ki Wedding that stars Jimmy Sheirgill in the lead.
Sonam's father Anil Kapoor had intervened in this issue and written the Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association (IMPPA). Reportedly, Anil Kapoor had moved the court and asked intervention. He wanted the court to stop the makers from using the similar title, claiming that they were seeking mileage from it.
Yesterday, the High Court dismissed Anil's claims and ruled in favour of Jimmy Sheirgill starrer. The director of Veerey Ki Wedding, Ashu Trikha told a tabloid, "We were informed that their lawyers had sent a notice asking us to be present in court, else they'd seek interim relief. We rushed to get our paperwork done."
He added, "The judge said he was not convinced by the [Anil's] argument. He did not find any misuse or deceit as alleged, given that the story and cast were different. We are waiting for the judgment copy."
However, neither Anil nor Sonam or Rhea have commented on the judgement. But a source close to them informed us, "It is not 'a huge blow' as being projected by certain media houses. The judge basically said that they have made the film, so let their title be. Both the films can retain their titles."
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania in the lead roles. The movie is expected to begin sometime next month.
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