The poster for the upcoming film ‘Kala Hiran,’ based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, was released on Friday. The film’s first look and teaser will be released on June 20th.
The film will depict the feud between Bhaijan and gangster Lawrence. However, details about who plays the lead role have not been revealed. The actor featured in the poster is unknown.
Story depicts Salman-Lawrence controversy
While talking to media channel, film’s producer, Amit Jani, said, “In 1998, Salman Khan was accused of poaching a blackbuck in Kankani village, Jodhpur. The courtroom drama, crime, thriller, and rivalry between Lawrence and Salman Khan surrounding that case have been presented in film form. The film was shot in Sambhal, Moradabad, and other cities in Uttar Pradesh.”
He further said, “The film depicts the events surrounding the alleged blackbuck poaching incident, Bhaijan arrest, and his conviction. The poster for this film has been long awaited. People have been waiting for a cinematic story based on Salman Khan, Lawrence, and the blackbuck poaching case. We will release the film’s first look and teaser on June 20th.”
What was the story?
The blackbuck poaching case involving Bhaijan surfaced in 1998, when he was shooting for the film “Hum Saath Saath Hain” in Jodhpur. A total of four cases were filed against Bhaijan. These included two chinkara poaching cases, one Kankani blackbuck poaching case, and one Arms Act case.
Along with Bhaijan, a case was also filed against Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, and Neelam in the blackbuck poaching case, based on a complaint from the Bishnoi community. Bhaijan was first arrested in these cases on October 12, 1998, though he was later granted bail.
In April 2006, Bhaijan was sentenced in the chinkara poaching case. In January 2017, he was acquitted in the Arms Act case. On April 5, 2018, he was sentenced to five years in prison and a fine of ₹10,000 in the blackbuck poaching case. The other actors were acquitted in the same case.
Bhaijan was later granted bail. The case is currently pending in the Rajasthan High Court. After a hearing in May 2026, the court scheduled the next hearing for July 13, 2026. Salman Khan is currently out on bail.
Lawrence expressed his displeasure with Bhaijan
It is noteworthy that Lawrence Bishnoi has publicly stated that he is angry with Salman Khan over the blackbuck poaching case. In a 2023 interview with ABP News from jail, he stated that killing Salman Khan is his life’s mission.
In 2024, firing occurred outside Salman’s home (Galaxy Apartments), for which Lawrence Bishnoi’s overseas brother, Anmol Bishnoi, claimed responsibility.
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Edited by: Bhoomi Goyal
