Actor Sonu Mishra quits Kala Hiran amid Salman Khan's legal battle

Actor Sonu Mishra has distanced himself from the controversial film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, claiming he walked away after concluding that the project was intended to tarnish the reputation of a senior actor. His remarks come as Salman Khan continues his legal battle in the Delhi High Court to stop the film's filming, promotion and release, alleging that it unlawfully uses his identity and harms his public image.

Mishra's statement has added a fresh twist to the ongoing controversy surrounding the film, which is reportedly inspired by the 1998 blackbuck poaching case linked to Salman Khan. The matter is currently before the court, with the next hearing on the actor's plea scheduled for July 1.

Speaking to ANI, Mishra said he had initially believed the film would present a narrative in Salman Khan's favour. However, he



changed his mind after understanding the direction the project was taking.

"I was supposed to portray the character of Salman Khan. When I realised that the film had been made to tarnish the name of a superstar and the reputation of Rajasthan's culture, my ethics didn't allow me to be a part of the propaganda against a senior actor. Following creative differences with makers, I decided to distance myself from the film," he said.

Mishra also claimed that the makers never shared the script with him. Addressing speculation around alleged threats, he said there was "no question" of receiving threats from the Bishnoi community, adding that it is his own community. He said films highlighting the community's contribution to society would be more meaningful and added that the legal dispute should now be left to the judiciary.