Karan Johar’s Dharma files plea in Bombay HC alleging wrongful termination of Punjabi film deal Dharma Productions, owned by filmmaker Karan Johar, has approached the Bombay High Court against Dubai-based Humble Motion Pictures FZCO, alleging wrongful termination of a services contract related to the upcoming Punjabi film Viyaah Kartaare Da. The petition has been filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking urgent interim protection pending arbitration proceedings between the parties. On February 12, 2026, Humble Motion Pictures sought time to file its reply. The matter is now scheduled for hearing on February 18. Dispute Over Services Agreement According to the plea, a services agreement dated December 10, 2025, was executed between the parties. Under the agreement, Dharma was to render consultancy, marketing and allied services for Vyaah Kartaare Da. The arrangement was also structured to enable Dharma to recover losses of approximately Rs 7. 25 crores allegedly incurred from an earlier film jointly produced by the two companies. Dharma has contended that it had no obligation to bear any production costs for the Punjabi film. Instead, it was entitled to specified revenue shares until it recouped a fixed amount of Rs 7. 03 crores under the agreement. Termination Email and Legal Challenge As per the petition, after Dharma promoted the film through its official social media handles, Humble Motion Pictures allegedly sent an email on January 21, ... #High_Court #Motion_Pictures #Karan_Johar #filmmaker_Karan #Bombay_High #alleging_wrongful #Humble_Motion #Pictures_FZCO #Dubai-based_Humble #Viyaah_Kartaare
