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6d ago

Coomi Kapoor to Sue Over Alleged Breach of Contract in Film ‘Emergency’ Adaptation

The journalist and author accuses Manikarnika Films and Netflix of distorting historical facts, damaging her reputation, and violating a 2021 agreement.

Coomi Kapoor alleged the film contains “glaring historical inaccuracies” that contradict her work, mislead viewers and damage her credibility as a scholar and writer. (HT PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Coomi Kapoor, author of the 2015 book 'The Emergency', plans to file a lawsuit in Delhi High Court against Manikarnika Films and Netflix.
  • Kapoor alleges the film contains historical inaccuracies, including misattributions, and claims it distorts her work and damages her reputation.
  • The 2021 tripartite contract stipulated adherence to historical facts and required Kapoor’s written consent for promotional use of her name or book, which she claims was violated.
  • Despite two legal notices, the Netflix version of the film continues to display a 'based on' credit referencing Kapoor’s book.
  • Manikarnika Films and Netflix maintain that the adaptation was within contractual rights, citing creative liberties and licensing agreements.