Sep 03, 2025

Sonakshi Sinha, Tabu to Anushka Sharma: Actors who slammed brands for using photos without permission

Kriti Sonali

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi recently called out online brands for using her social media photos on their websites without permission or usage rights. She urged companies to act ethically and warned them to take down her images before she names them publicly.

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Tabu

Actor Tabu reposted Sonakshi's Instagram story and wrote, "Same same thoughts. Thank you." Sonakshi replied to Tabu's comments, saying, "I knew I wasn't the only one who felt this."

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Raveena Tandon

Back in 2005, Raveena suited Shaadi.com and related sites for using her unauthorized images to promote matrimonial services—alleging misuse and seeking legal remedy.

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Amitabh Bachchan

In 2022, Big B secured an interim injunction from Delhi High Court to restrain unauthorised commercial usage of his name, image, voice, and overall persona.

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Jackie Shroff

In 2024, the actor filed suit in Delhi High Court against third parties using his name, photos, voice, and even his trademarked term 'Bhidu' without permission—arguing this misled consumers into thinking he endorsed their products.

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Anil Kapoor

In 2024 the actor won a landmark Delhi High Court ruling stopping unauthorised AI-generated usage of his likeness—including distorted images, GIFs, merchandise, and even his catchphrase "jhakaas".

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Anushka Sharma

In 2022, she blasted a sportswear brand for using her pictures without consent on social media. Anushka publicly demanded that the brand take down her images.

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