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Dharma Calls 'Homebound' Plagiarism Allegation Baseless After Author Files Pre‑Suit Mediation

The case has entered mandatory pre‑suit mediation that could lead to a Bombay High Court filing.

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Director Neeraj Ghaywan and cast members Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor and producer Karan Johar during the screening of Homebound at Cannes.
Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Neeraj Ghaywan, Vishal Jethwa and Ishaan Khatter pose during a photocall for the film Homebound at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Overview

  • Puja Changoiwala alleges Neeraj Ghaywan’s film copies the title and substantial elements of her 2021 novel, especially in the second half.
  • Dharma Productions issued a public denial, saying rights were lawfully acquired for an adaptation of a New York Times article by Basharat Peer with due credit.
  • The author sent a detailed, scene‑by‑scene legal notice on October 15 and then filed a Section 12A application with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority.
  • She seeks a permanent injunction on distribution, removal of allegedly infringing material, a title change, and monetary damages.
  • The Oscar‑shortlisted film continues streaming on Netflix as Netflix has not issued a substantive public response.