Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi summoned by Pune court over portrayal of lawyers in ‘Jolly LLB 3’

Khan said the recently out teaser of the movie contained objectionable language about judges and lawyers under the guise of cinematic liberty. Khan said he filed the civil suit with fellow advocate Ganesh Mhaske.

The summons asks the makers of the movie to appear in the court in person to “answer the claim” and produce all documents upon which they intend to rely in support of their defence.

“Take notice that, in default of your appearance on the day before mentioned, the suit will be heard and determined in your absence,” it stated.

The summons, however, wrongly names Akshay Kumar as Arun Bhatia instead of his birth name, Rajiv Bhatia.

“I will file a correction application in the court for changing the name Arun Bhatia on a summons. It should be Rajiv Bhatia alias Akshay Kumar, who is a lead actor of the movie Jolly LLB 3,” said Khan.

Khan said the summons has been dispatched to Kumar, Kapoor, and Warsi by post to their respective addresses in Mumbai.

Jolly LLB 3 is the third instalment in the legal comedy franchise. The first part starring Warsi was released in 2013. The sequel, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, became a superhit, earning over Rs 200 crore worldwide. Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare produce the third part of the franchise under the banner of Star Studio 18.