Manoj Kumar to sue Shah Rukh Khan over ‘Om Shanti Om’

Manoj Kumar said he will sue Shah Rukh Khan and Eros International over releasing the film ‘Om Shanti Om’ in Japan without removing certain scenes which ridiculing him.

“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,” Manoj Kumar told PTI on Monday.

“I would file civil and criminal proceedings against the producers (Shah Rukh Khan and Eros International) tomorrow for seeking damages to the tune of Rs 100 crore for showing ‘Om Shanti Om’ in Japan without removing objectionable scenes as ordered by Mumbai civil court in 2008”, Manoj Kumar added.

Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Om Shanti Om’ was a big hit in 2007. It was also Deepika Padukone’s debut film.

The movie was directed by Farah Khan and was produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Eros International

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