3 Idiots could sue Chetan Bhagat?

Reports are that Rajkumar Hirani, director of hit film 3 Idiots, might sue author Chetan Bahagat. Chetan Bhagat had pointed fingers at Aamir and makers of the blockbuster 3 Idiots for not giving him due credit despite basing the film on his novel Five Point Someone.

Seen here Aamir along with his co-stars Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan during an event at the City Pulse Multiplex in Gandhinagar. (Photo: AFP)

  • Reports are that Rajkumar Hirani, director of hit film <i>3 Idiots</i>, might sue author Chetan Bhagat.<br><br>Bhagat had pointed fingers at Aamir and makers of the blockbuster <i>3 Idiots</i> for not giving him due credit despite basing the film on his novel <i>Five Point Someone</i>. <br><br>Seen here Aamir along with his co-stars Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan during an event at the City Pulse Multiplex in Gandhinagar. (Photo: AFP)
    Reports are that Rajkumar Hirani, director of hit film 3 Idiots, might sue author Chetan Bhagat.

    Bhagat had pointed fingers at Aamir and makers of the blockbuster 3 Idiots for not giving him due credit despite basing the film on his novel Five Point Someone.

    Seen here Aamir along with his co-stars Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan during an event at the City Pulse Multiplex in Gandhinagar. (Photo: AFP)
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  • According to reports the film's director has said it is a clear case of defamation and their team may take legal action against Bhagat for flouting the contract.<br><br> Seen in this pic Aamir signing autographs. (Photo: AFP)
    According to reports the film's director has said it is a clear case of defamation and their team may take legal action against Bhagat for flouting the contract.

    Seen in this pic Aamir signing autographs. (Photo: AFP)
  • Aamir Khan, while talking to reporters in Ghandhinagar, said he did not know how to control the controversy over his latest hit, where Chetan Bhagat has accused the star and the makers of the film for not giving him due credit.(Photo: AFP)
    Aamir Khan, while talking to reporters in Ghandhinagar, said he did not know how to control the controversy over his latest hit, where Chetan Bhagat has accused the star and the makers of the film for not giving him due credit.(Photo: AFP)
  • Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, <i>3 Idiots</i> has created a box-office history by collecting Rs 175 crore just days after its release on the Christmas day, making it one of the biggest opening for a Hindi film this decade. (Photo: AFP)
    Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani, 3 Idiots has created a box-office history by collecting Rs 175 crore just days after its release on the Christmas day, making it one of the biggest opening for a Hindi film this decade. (Photo: AFP)
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  • Bhagat had earlier accused the filmmakers of "playing" with him and not giving him adequate credit in <i>3 Idiots</i>. Aamir has last week said that the filmmakers were honest in their agreement with the novelist and had given him his due credit in the film. (Photo: AFP)
    Bhagat had earlier accused the filmmakers of "playing" with him and not giving him adequate credit in 3 Idiots. Aamir has last week said that the filmmakers were honest in their agreement with the novelist and had given him his due credit in the film. (Photo: AFP)
  • Meanwhile, answering questions on his last film <i>Fanaa</i> which was not allowed to be screened in Gujarat two years ago, Aamir said that he does not know Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and has never met him.<br><br> Aamir, who was in Gandhinagar for the promotion of his latest hit film <i>3 Idiots</i>.
    Meanwhile, answering questions on his last film Fanaa which was not allowed to be screened in Gujarat two years ago, Aamir said that he does not know Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and has never met him.

    Aamir, who was in Gandhinagar for the promotion of his latest hit film 3 Idiots.
  • He was asked if he would be meeting Gujarat Modi, Aamir said, "I don't know him (Modi) and have never met him."<br><br><I>Fanah</I> starring Aamir and Kajol was not allowed to be screened in theaters across Gujarat following the actor's support to social activist Medha Patkar on the Narmada Dam issue.
    He was asked if he would be meeting Gujarat Modi, Aamir said, "I don't know him (Modi) and have never met him."

    Fanah starring Aamir and Kajol was not allowed to be screened in theaters across Gujarat following the actor's support to social activist Medha Patkar on the Narmada Dam issue.
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  • R Madhavan, who essayed the role of Farhan Qureshi in the film, at the news conference. (Photo: AFP)
    R Madhavan, who essayed the role of Farhan Qureshi in the film, at the news conference. (Photo: AFP)