Rakesh Roshan urges for change in copyright claims

Rakesh Roshan is up in arms about intrusive lawsuits, which hamper and impede filmmakers’ creativity. Recently, a Dehradhun-based writer lodged an FIR against Rakesh, claiming that parts of Krrish 3 had been plagiarised from the accuser’s novel.

An angry Rakesh says, “It’s become a joke. Nowadays anyone stands up to make claims on films and filmmakers. If anyone has a story for filming, it should be registered with the writers’ association and this association should be the final voice (in case of disputes); No court should entertain such far-fetched copyright claims.”

Meanwhile, the director can see no other option but to have expensive lawyers and lawsuits fighting on his behalf. “What to do ” asks Rakesh. “There is no other option but to fight back. One has to protect one’s rights. Till some stringent law is implemented, this will keep happening. I, as an individual, cannot fight this.”

Mulling over the irony of such copyright claims, the celebrated filmmaker says, “There was a case against me six months after the release of Krrish 3, claiming that the story belonged to someone from Lucknow. The court hearings are still unaware that the story of the movie starts from where my earlier superhero film, Koi Mil Gaya left. What can I say The laws about copyright claims have to become stricter.”