Daughter of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Bakhtawar Bhutto, has threatened to take legal action against Mehwish Hayat for making a biopic on her mother without their consent.<\/p>\n
Talking to a local media outlet, Bakhtawar Bhutto recalled her previous warning to Mehwish Hayat regarding Benazir Bhutto\u2019s biopic.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe knows we haven\u2019t consented. I threatened her with legal action 2 years ago on Twitter now again she\u2019s brought up this film. Regardless of location we will seek legal action,\u201d Bakhtawar Bhutto said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The daughter of the former first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan was responding to Mehwish Hayat\u2019s statement regarding the legal permission required for making a film on the life of someone. Mehwish Hayat, while talking to the same media outlet, had stated that it is not a Pakistani project. She further added that in the West no formal consent is needed from living heirs to make a biopic.<\/p>\n
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\nBut Mehwish Hayat announced that she will reaching out to the Bhutto\u2019s family when the project is further down the line.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am under strict NDA to not reveal any details about the project or who is involved. What I can let you know is that it is not a Pakistani project. My understanding of the legal position in the West is that no formal consent is needed from living heirs to make a biopic. However, when the project is further down the line, I will reach out to the family,\u201d the Punjab Nahi Jaungi actress said.<\/p>\n
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Couple of days ago renowned TV and film actress Mehwish Hayat announced that she will be playing the role of Benazir Bhutto in a project based on the life of the former Prime Minister. But, this is not the first time that such announcement was made by Mehwish Hayat regarding Benazir Bhutto\u2019s biopic.<\/p>\n
It was back in June last year, when the renowned actress announced that Benazir Bhutto\u2019s biopic was in the works. As we all know, making a biopic of someone requires a formal permission from the heirs of that person. Responding to Hayat\u2019s announcement at that time Bakhtawar Bhutto had threatened to take legal action against her.<\/p>\n
\nCertainly no consent from her living heirs\/children was sought. Absolutely unacceptable and we will be taking action against it. https:\/\/t.co\/onq9F4xgYT<\/a><\/p>\n
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) June 22, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n