Jackie Shroff has taken legal action to protect his image and name by filing a suit in the Delhi High Court. This suit was filed due to unauthorized use of his name, voice, photo, and catchphrase ‘Bhidu’. The incident has sparked discussion on social media, with concerns raised over whether comedian Krushna Abhishek will still be able to imitate Shroff.
In response to concerns from fans, Krushna Abhishek’s wife Kashmira Shah posted on Instagram, sharing a collage of Jackie Shroff and Krushna. She mentioned that imitation is the highest form of flattery and expressed that Krushna loves Jackie Shroff. Her post received various reactions from netizens, with many fans expressing enjoyment of Krushna’s impersonation of Shroff.
Jackie Shroff filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court on May 14, objecting to the misuse of his publicity and personality rights. This lawsuit cited the creation of memes and selling of merchandise using Shroff’s name for commercial gain. This is not the first time an actor has taken legal action for image protection rights, with actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Kapoor initiating similar suits in the past.
In an episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Jackie Shroff praised Krushna Abhishek for his mimicry skills and expressed surprise at the accuracy of Krushna’s impersonation. Shroff jokingly addressed Krushna as his child and requested an individual performance. Krushna, known for imitating various Celebrities, has showcased his versatile mimicry skills by impersonating figures like Dharmendra, Akshay Kumar, Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, and even Amitabh Bachchan.
