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Aamir Khan sent notice for using ‘Satyamev Jayate’ as show title
MUMBAI: Known to be soft targets, it’s almost become a fad to sue celebrities in India these days. After the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit being recently pulled into the Maggi Noodles controversy, now Aamir Khan has landed himself in a legal mess.
An activist has sent a legal notice to the Bollywood actor and director of popular television show Satyamev Jayate, for using the country’s emblem as the title of the programme allegedly without the permission of the Central Government.
The activist Manoranjan Roy says that the name Satyamev Jayate is a part of the national emblem as well as part of the State Emblem, which cannot be used without permission as per State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act 2009.
The notice sent by advocate Manoj Singh on Roy’s behalf to Aamir Khan, his wife Kiran Rao and the show’s director Satyajit Bhatkal, demands that producers of the show furnish a copy of government permission. “Otherwise our client has given us peremptory instructions to initiate legal proceedings against you,” it says.
No authority has the right to register or grant patent, which contains the State Emblem or its part, the notice says, adding that “it cannot be used to get monetary benefit or for the purpose of advertisement.”
Satyamev Jayate hosted by Khan, aired on Star India’s channels and Doordarshan.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
