Manoj Kumar to sue SRK for Rs 100 Crore

Veteran actor Manoj Kumar will file a lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan and Eros International, producers of 2007 hit Om Shanti Om, and seek damages to the tune of Rs 100 crore for releasing the film in Japan without removing certain scenes apparently lampooning him.

Here is a still from the movie 'Om Shanti Om' where they have shown Manoj Kumar's sign with his iconic hand covering face photo.

The veteran actor was upset with the spoof on him and had got a court order asking the objectionable scenes to be deleted before the satellite screening. Eros International did not respond to calls.

"The film was released in Japan without deleting those scenes. I had forgiven them twice but not this time. They have disrespected me. They also face contempt of court as in 2008 the court had asked them to forever and from all prints and broadcast material, delete those scenes," Manoj Kumar said.

Om Shanti Om, a 2007 musical romcom had Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead. It was produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Eros International and directed by Farah Khan.