'Kaala Hiran' is cinematic retelling of Salman Khan-Lawrence Bishnoi rivalry, black buck poaching case
Mumbai, May 29
The poster of the upcoming film 'Kaala Hiran', which is based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, was unveiled on Friday.
The film blends genres like courtroom drama and crime thriller, and will showcase the famous rivalry between Salman Khan and the dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in a cinematic way. The film has been shot in several cities of Uttar Pradesh including Sambhal, Moradabad.
Talking about the film, producer Amti Jani said, "In 1998, in Kakani village of Jodhpur, in the case of the hunting of a black buck by Salman Khan, the drama of the courtroom, the crime, the thriller, the rivalry between Lawrence Bishnoi and Salman Khan, the whole sequence has been shot in the form of a movie. The film has been shot in Sambal, Moradabad, and other cities of Uttar Pradesh".
He further mentioned, "Bollywood actors who had come to Jodhpur, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, Satish Shah and other people, were together during the shooting. The hunting that took place at that time, Salman Khan's arrest and the punishment has been shown in the film. And its poster was very much awaited. People were waiting for a long time for a cinematic story around Salman Khan, Lawrence Bishnoi and the case of deer hunting. On June 20, we are going to release its first look, the teaser".
Lawrence Bishnoi has been after Salman Khan in order to avenge the illegal hunting of the black buck, which is considered sacred by the Bishnoi community. Bishnoi has been going after those who are close to the superstar. In October 2024, politician Baba Siddique, who was close to Salman, was gunned down near his house in the Bandra area of Mumbai. Lawrence Bishnoi's gang had claimed responsibility for the attack on the politician.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm tired of Bollywood glorifying controversies. Lawrence Bishnoi is a criminal, why make a movie that gives him more fame? And Salman Khan has had multiple legal issues that keep getting swept under the carpet. This feels like cheap entertainment rather than a meaningful story.
As someone from Jodhpur, this case is still fresh in our memory. The Bishnoi community takes wildlife protection very seriously. The trial was a mess - took forever and the punishment was a joke. I hope the film brings back attention to why we need stricter wildlife laws in India. 🙏
Calling it 'Kaala Hiran' is clever marketing. But let's be real - this is a cash grab on a sensational case. They should've focused on the actual conservation angle instead of turning Lawrence Bishnoi into some anti-hero. The guy ordered a politician's murder! 😡
Interesting that they shot in Sambhal and Moradabad - places that have their own history of communal tension. Wonder if they'll touch on any of that. Anyway, the real story is how a deer hunting incident spiraled into gang wars and celebrity vendettas. Crazy Indian drama! 😅
People forget that Saif Ali Khan and others were also present during that hunt. But only Salman got targeted because of his fame (and the Bishnoi community's vendetta). This film better be balanced - show the star's arrogance but also the system's hypocrisy in letting them get away with minimal punishment.
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