Shahrukh Khan wants to clear it for once and all; Don 2 is original, and there is no question of copying anything as the Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Don’ never had a sequel.
It can be recalled that the producers of the original Don (1978) Nariman Films early this November sent a legal notice to the makers of ‘Don 2’ over the remaking and title copyright infringement. Shahrukh Khan while talking to the press in Mumbai says, “My producers Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and I are wondering where such stories come from…While my producers are best qualified to give a fitting reply to the whole matter, I as a lead actor can say that as for the sequel, the Amitabh Bachchan Don never had a sequel. So where is the question of us copying anything?”
Speculations were also rife that the movie ‘Don 2’ might not release on time because of the legal issues. But as Excel is also the owner of the copyrights of ‘Don 2’ the rumours hold no base. In a statement issued by the producers, “In 2005, Nariman Films has given rights to Excel Entertainment, in perpetuity, for making Don - The Chase Begins Again. ‘Don 2’ is a sequel of Don - The Chase Begins Again along with the ownership to the underlying work therein. The entire story and dialogue of ‘Don 2’ has been prepared by Farhan and the other team members of Excel Entertainment. The title of ‘Don 2’ has been approved by AMPTPP in favour of Excel Entertainment.”
Shahrukh Khan even lashed out at the media and said, “even on the part of those reporting to say someone has infringed the copyright because there are always people who raise their heads at the nth hour with allegations.” He later on added that the media should be responsible.
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