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Writer Kalyan Bandi Sends Legal Notice to Netflix Over Alleged Copying of Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM
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Writer Kalyan Bandi has issued a legal notice to Netflix’s head, alleging that the streaming service has copied the character Gandhari portrayed by actress Taapsee Pannu. The notice claims the depiction is unoriginal and seeks redress.
Kalyan Bandi, a writer known for his commentary on media, has formally addressed Netflix’s chief executive with a legal notice. The notice accuses the streaming platform of copying the character Gandhari, as portrayed by actress Taapsee Pannu, in a recent project.
Bandi’s letter states that the depiction is an unoriginal reproduction and that it infringes on the creative rights associated with the original portrayal. While the notice does not specify the exact remedy sought, it signals a formal dispute over intellectual property.
Netflix has not yet responded publicly to the claim. The case highlights ongoing concerns about originality and copyright in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment sector.
Bandi’s letter states that the depiction is an unoriginal reproduction and that it infringes on the creative rights associated with the original portrayal. While the notice does not specify the exact remedy sought, it signals a formal dispute over intellectual property.
Netflix has not yet responded publicly to the claim. The case highlights ongoing concerns about originality and copyright in the rapidly expanding digital entertainment sector.