Salman Khan Kala Hiran Controversy: Sonu Mishra Reveals Why He Quit the Film

By Aditya Nagar | June 16, 2026

Salman Khan Kala Hiran Controversy: Actor Sonu Mishra, who played a supporting role in AR Murugadoss’ Salman Khan film Sikandar, recently revealed that he was offered a role in the controversial movie Kala Hiran.

He left the project after a few days of filming because he was asked to speak out against Salman Khan to promote the film. Here is the trailer of the film.

Salman Khan Kala Hiran Controversy: Sonu Opens Up on Blackbuck Poaching Film Kala Hiran

Salman Khan Kala Hiran Controversy: At an event, Sonu told the YouTube channel Bollywood Crazies that he was offered the lead role in Kala Hiran, a film said to be based on Salman Khan.

Salman Khan Blackbuck Case: The movie is reportedly about the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Salman during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain.

“I was very excited for Kala Hiran. I got the chance to play superstar Salman Khan and had already started shooting. But as the story developed, I realised what the film was really about,” he said.

Sikandar Co-Star Blows the Lid Off Kala Hiran's Anti-Salman Agenda

Sonu Mishra Interview: Actor Sonu explained that the movie was meant to show Salman in a negative way. Sonu said that when he finally got the contract, it required him to speak against Salman in the media.

He revealed that after much delay, the contract was shown to him, which stated that he was required to speak against Salman in the media — something he said was against his ethics.

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Kala Hiran Movie Controversy: Sonu Claims Filmmakers Used Salman's Legal Notice as Publicity Stunt

Salman Khan Kala Hiran Controversy: The actor claimed that the filmmakers discarded a legal notice from Salman Khan to attract publicity.

He denied that the film was meant to show the Bishnoi community’s perspective.

The conflict between Lawrence Bishnoi and Salman Khan became widely known in 2018 when Bishnoi threatened to kill the actor during a court appearance in Jodhpur.

Not Fear, But Ethics' — Sonu Breaks Silence on Kala Hiran Exit

Why Sonu Mishra quit Kala Hiran: Sonu explained that he did not leave Kala Hiran out of fear of Salman. According to him, actors who depict terrorists in films like Dhurandhar should not be mistaken for terrorists in real life.

He repeated that taking the role went against his ethics. Now, the teaser shows Kashif Iqbal Khan in the lead role.

Govind Namdev Distances Himself From Anti-Salman Film Kala Hiran

Salman Khan Latest News: Govind Namdev, who acted with Salman in Prabhu Deva’s 2009 hit Wanted, has also recently distanced himself from the project.

“As soon as I watched the teaser, I was shaken to the core. Speaking to a daily newspaper, he revealed that he immediately realized the project was entirely different from what he had filmed.

He said the filmmakers never told him how the lead character would be shown. After Salman sent a legal notice to Amit, the producer said he received death threats and even tore up the legal notice in public.

Why has Kala Hiran Become a Subject of Controversy So Soon?

Salman Khan Kala Hiran Controversy: Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy is produced by Amit Jani of Jani FireFox Films and directed by Bharat S Shrinate.

The film is reportedly based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan during the filming of Hum Saath Saath Hain in 1998.

Some former team members have already criticized the project. Actor Govind Namdev recently left, saying he was unsure how the main character would be shown.

The controversy increased after Salman Khan sent a legal notice to Amit Jani. In response, Jani tore up the notice in public and said he had received death threats.

Unknown Facts About Actor Sonu Mishra

Born on July 30, Sonu Mishra traces her roots to Buchawas, a village in the Churu district of Rajasthan.
He attended the Government School in Buchawas before moving to Jaipur for further studies.
He pursued his MBA in Marketing from Poornima School of Management.
In 2009, Sonu Mishra joined the Sarthak Theatre group, led by senior theatre artist Sabir Khan at Jawahar.
Sonu Mishra began his film career in 2010, playing the lead in the Rajasthani movie “Dhanna Jat.”
In 2012, he starred in “Educated Binding.” He has also worked as a programming anchor for regional news channels like Jan TV, First India News, and Zee TV Rajasthan.
In 2018, Sonu Mishra launched his own production house, Pingaksh Pictures, and produced several advertisements.
He made his Bollywood debut as the main antagonist in the movie “Rizwan,” released across India in February 2020.
Sonu Mishra’s career has moved from theatre to regional films, anchoring, movies, and television.
He appeared alongside Salman Khan in Sikander, which was released on March 30, 2025.
For Sonu, who grew up in a small town, working in Mumbai with Salman Khan was a dream come true.

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