The latest one which is battling it out in courts before it comes out in theatres is Vishal Bhardwaj’s Rangoon starring Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. The point of contention is whether it is based on the life of Fearless Nadia aka Mary Evans and her film Hunterwali (1935). Not only the various scenes but also Kangana Ranaut’s looks in the film wielding a whip and her bold attitude have been found similar to Fearless Nadia. Only instead of Fearless Nadia, Kangana’s character has been named Jaanbaaz Miss Julia,” said Seervai while talking to Mid-Day. Watch | Rangoon Trailer hereJustice KR Shriram who is looking into the issue asked Seervai about his client’s demands apart from the injunction.

Source: Indian Express February 21, 2017 09:35 UTC