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JioStar takes Zee to legal mediation over alleged repeated Bollywood film telecasts worth millions
Entertainment
Published on 15 May 2026
Zee allegedly aired JioStar blockbusters dozens of times
JioStar, Reliance and Disney’s Indian media venture, has moved to legal mediation against Zee Entertainment, alleging Zee broadcast Bollywood films JioStar says it holds rights to. The dispute follows earlier legal action: Zee sued JioStar in April over copyrighted music use. JioStar’s filing claims Zee repeatedly aired 12 films around 20 times, including major stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Zee says any broadcasts were inadvertent, with no damages liability.
- JioStar filed for mediation via Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee
- Allegation: Zee aired 12 films about 20 times
- Films cited include Deewaar and Tridev, among others
- Dispute follows Zee’s April music copyright lawsuit against JioStar
- JioStar sought potentially about Rs 250 million for alleged film rights infringement
- Zee argues broadcasts were inadvertent and it will exercise due caution
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