Sanoj Mishra, director of the upcoming film 'Shashank', has filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court. He has claimed that his film is not based on the life of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. A few days ago, a petition was filed by Sushant's father Krishna Kishore Singh in Delhi High Court seeking a ban on Sushant's life based or similar films. In which, Shashank's makers were defendant no. 7.
The affidavit filed by Mishra reads, "Defendant No.7's film 'Shashank' is completely based on Bollywood outsiders and their struggle. The theme and story are based on four youngsters. Defendant No.7 himself is a good example of the struggle of outsiders”. He also said that there is a big difference in the title of the film 'Shashank' and Sushant Singh Rajput's name.
Sushant's father KK Singh had included in the petition filed in the Delhi High Court the names of some films based on Sushant's life, such as 'Nyay: The Justice', 'Suicide or Murder: A Star was Lost', and 'Shashank'. He had claimed that Sushant's case is under investigation and if such films come in this way, the case could have a negative impact. After watching these films, people's perception of the Sushant Case may change.
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Singh also accused the filmmakers of taking advantage of the situation. He wrote in the petition that the filmmakers are trying to capitalize on the opportunity with the wrong intentions. Singh has expressed apprehension that various dramas, films, web series, books, interviews, or other published material may damage his son's honor. The petition also sought compensation of more than Rs 2 crore from the filmmakers for the defamation, mental torture, and exploitation of Sushant's family. The high court asked for the defendant's stand till 24 May.