Neetu Kapoor denies news about Kapoor family copyrighting Rishi Kapoor's name A recent news report claims that the Kapoor family obtained the necessary permission to copyright the actor’s name posthumously. The decision, according to the report, ensures that any individual or organisation seeking to use Rishi Kapoor’s name in commercial, professional, or public contexts must first obtain approval from the family. However, when this writer contacted the late actor Rishi Kapoor’s wife Neetu Kapoor, she admitted she had no knowledge of any such move by the family. Mrs Kapoor replied, “Hi Subhash, I am not aware of this. ” When I asked if this was false news, she replied. “I think so. I am not sure. ”Close family friend and singer Nitin Mukesh said, “I don’t think this can be true. I mean Chintu, who was like my brother, didn’t have a stylized personality, unlike Raj uncle (Rishi Kapoor’s father Raj Kapoor) who was known for his mannerisms that were universally copied. Chintu was…. how do I put it…inimitable. ”Of late, there have been some actors known for their patented acting style like Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Shatrughan Sinha, who have gone to court to have their personalities copyrighted. But Rishi Kapoor seems a case of barking up the wrong tree. Also Read: Farah Khan recalls underworld threat during Kuch Kuch Hota Hai premiere: “Karan Johar was very stressed”... #family #report_claims #Kapoor #Raj_Kapoor #Rishi_Kapoor #Neetu_Kapoor #Rishi #Kapoor_family #copyrighting_Rishi #Kapoor_denies
Rishi Kapoor’s family secures copyright over late actor’s name to prevent misuse: Report The Kapoor family has taken a legal step to safeguard the legacy of late actor Rishi Kapoor by securing copyright rights over his name. The move aims to ensure that the veteran star’s identity is not used without the family’s permission. According to a report by India Today, the family recently obtained permission to copyright the actor’s name. As a result, any individual or organisation wishing to use “Rishi Kapoor” in a professional, commercial, or public capacity will now require prior approval from the family. A source was quoted as saying, “As per the copyright, anyone wanting to use the name Rishi Kapoor or mention it in any capacity would need prior permission from the family. ” The source further added that the decision was taken to prevent any misuse of the late actor’s name and reputation following his passing. Rishi Kapoor, widely regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved stars, passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67 after battling Leukemia. In recent years, several prominent Bollywood personalities have taken similar legal measures to protect their names, likenesses, and intellectual property. Celebrities such as Shilpa Shetty, Kajol, Vivek Oberoi, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor have also secured legal protections for their identities. Such steps are typically aimed at preventing unauthorised commercial use, including merchandise, b... #family #Kapoor #actor #Rishi_Kapoor #late_actor #Rishi #family_secures #Kapoor_family #actor_Rishi #India_Today
