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Trimurti Films Sues Dharma and Saregama Over 'Saat Samundar Paar' as Bombay HC Sets Dec. 22 Hearing

The dispute turns on Trimurti’s claim that a 1990 deal gave Saregama only mechanical distribution rights, leaving sync and remix rights with the producer.

Overview

  • The Bombay High Court will consider Trimurti’s request for ad-interim relief on December 22 before Justice Sharmila U Deshmukh.
  • Dharma Productions and Saregama filed their replies on December 19 after the suit was lodged.
  • Trimurti seeks to restrain any use or release of the film to the extent it incorporates the song and claims Rs 10 crore in damages or an account of profits.
  • The case names Dharma Productions, Namah Pictures, Saregama India and rapper-producer Badshah as defendants.
  • Trimurti alleges promotional posts used the song’s tune with Badshah credited, while the film remains slated for a December 25 theatrical release.