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Legal Threats Delay Film Over Controversial Trailer Line

11/30/2025

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Naureen Aslam, widow of Pakistani police officer Chaudhary Aslam, has threatened legal action over a trailer line describing her husband as "born from the devil and a jinn."
Major Mohit Sharma's family filed a lawsuit, alleging the film exploits his life without permission.
Director Aditya Dhar clarified the film is not based on Sharma's life.
The filmmakers are reviewing content to address concerns, which may delay the December 5 release.

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Story summary

Naureen Aslam, widow of Pakistani police officer Chaudhary Aslam, has threatened legal action over a trailer line describing her husband as "born from the devil and a jinn."
Major Mohit Sharma's family filed a lawsuit, alleging the film exploits his life without permission.
Director Aditya Dhar clarified the film is not based on Sharma's life.
The filmmakers are reviewing content to address concerns, which may delay the December 5 release.