PIL filed seeking change of ‘Bharat’ movie title

TIL Desk Bollywood/ A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking change of the title of Salman Khan’s upcoming movie “Bharat”. The plea was filed on Thursday by activist Vipin Tyagi who said that the word “Bharat” cannot be used for commercial purpose.

He has requested the Delhi High Court to direct the producer and director of the film to change the title of the movie. Tyagi said that the title was in violation of Section 3 of Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act which prohibits the use of names “Bharat” for any trade, business and profession.

As per the Constitution, “Bharat” is the official name of the country, he argued. He has also sought a change in the dialogue where the character has been compared to the country.