18 hours Ago By Tanmayi Savadi
Manoj Kumar was an inspiration to millions. When Farah Khan made her reincarnation drama, Om Shanti Om, she incorporated his mannerisms in the character played by Shah Rukh Khan. While the spoof was loved by the audience, Kumar took offence at a particular scene in the film.
He even initiated legal action against Shah Rukh and Eros International in 2013. When Manoj Kumar was offended by Shah Rukh Khan For the unversed, Manoj Kumar was offended by the scene in Om Shanti Om where Shah Rukh’s character, Om Prakash Makhija, entered a movie premiere by stealing the veteran actor’s pass and the cops failed to recognise him due to his signature face palm gesture. ALSO READ: Manoj Kumar Dies At 87: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Heartfelt Tribute To 'Icon Of Indian Cinema', Posts Nostalgic Pic Kumar asked Farah Khan and the makers of Om Shanti Om to remove the scene from the film.
They agreed to his demand. In 2007, Manoj Kumar’s lawyer Mukesh Vashi said in a statement, "Manoj Kumar has been offended by a certain sequence in the film, and he asked me whether any legal action was possible. However, I myself haven't seen the film.
So, I would be able to advise him only after seeing it.” He added, “Indian audiences had made Manoj Kumar into an icon ..
. That icon has been wounded, made fun of..
...
A moral action is more important than a legal action." Shah Rukh apologised for hurting the veteran actor’s sentiment. He told reporters, "I was completely wrong.
..If he is hurt, I apologise.
I called him in the afternoon, and the first thing he said to me was ‘it is no big deal, son.’” The actor added, "People do parody..
.It is a done thing. I should have been over-careful.
.. I should have called him earlier (to tell him about the spoof).
" Legal action However, when the romantic drama released in Japan in 2013, the scene was retained. Angered by this, Kumar filed a lawsuit against Shah Rukh and Eros International. He sought damages of Rs 100 crore for releasing the film in Japan without removing the distasteful scene.
His lawyer said, "He (Shah Rukh Khan) promised Manoj Kumar earlier but repeated this mistake again in Japan...
No personal apology was given by SRK...
He is not in a mood for any settlement.” Previously, Kumar said, “The film was released in Japan without deleting those scenes. I had forgiven them twice but not this time.
They have disrespected me. They also face contempt of court as in 2008 the court had asked them to forever and from all prints and broadcast material, delete those scenes." After a long battle, Manoj Kumar withdrew cases as he believed that the legal procedures failed to trigger a sense of responsibility in Shah Rukh and Farah.
Manoj Kumar passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world..
