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Dharma Denies 'Homebound' Plagiarism After Author Files Pre-Suit Mediation

Producers say the film is a licensed adaptation of a New York Times piece.

Anurag Basu spoke about Homebound at length.
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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.

Overview

  • Author Puja Changoiwala has filed a Section 12A pre‑institution mediation with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority against Dharma Productions and Netflix.
  • In a new statement, Dharma called the allegations "baseless and unfounded," asserting it acquired rights to Basharat Peer's New York Times article and provided due credit.
  • Dharma said it responded to an October 15 legal notice, has not received formal intimation of the mediation, and is considering legal steps to defend the film.
  • Changoiwala says she will seek a distribution injunction, removal of allegedly infringing material, a title change, and damages if the dispute proceeds to court.
  • Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound premiered at Cannes, released in India on September 26, streams on Netflix, and is shortlisted for the 98th Oscars in International Feature.