JP Dutta dragged to court for not sharing 'Border' profits
What's the story
JP Dutta, the renowned producer of the 1997 hit film Border, is currently facing legal issues. His co-producer Bharat Shah has initiated legal proceedings against him for allegedly breaching their agreement and withholding Shah's share of the film's profits. The dispute arose when Dutta reportedly stopped paying Shah his due royalties and other earnings from the film over several years.
Legal action
Shah filed a case against Dutta in Mumbai High Court
Shah has taken the matter to court, filing a case against Dutta in the Mumbai High Court. The notice sent by Shah to Dutta states his grievances and demands for his rightful share of the film's profits. It remains to be seen how Dutta will respond to these allegations and whether he will be able to resolve this legal dispute amicably.
Sequel underway
'Border' sequel in production amid legal turmoil
Despite the ongoing legal issues, Dutta is currently working on the second part of Border. The original film featured a star-studded cast including Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, and Puneet Issar. The sequel is highly anticipated and will see Deol return alongside new faces like Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh.