'Kala Hiran' producer Amit Jani alleges Salman Khan threat via Pakistani terrorist
Synopsis
'Kala Hiran' producer Amit Jani has gone public with alarming allegations — claiming a declared Pakistani terrorist named Shahzad Bhatti is threatening to kill him in a drone and grenade attack, purportedly on Salman Khan's behalf. With a Delhi High Court hearing running parallel and the Bishnoi community's blackbuck saga at the film's core, this dispute has moved well beyond a Bollywood spat.
Key Takeaways
Amit Jani , producer of 'Kala Hiran' , alleged on 18 June that he is receiving death threats from Shahzad Bhatti , described as a declared Pakistani terrorist.
Jani claims the threats involve a drone and grenade attack and are being issued in support of Salman Khan .
He says he has informed the Ministry of Home Affairs , Rajasthan Police , and CRPF officials.
A Delhi High Court hearing in the 'Kala Hiran' case against Salman Khan was reportedly scheduled for the same day.
The film is based on the 1998 blackbuck poaching case and the Bishnoi community's history of conservation and sacrifice.
Jani has also announced legal action against actor Govind Namdeo over alleged false statements about the film.
Mumbai-based producer Amit Jani, who is behind the upcoming film 'Kala Hiran' — based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan — has alleged that he is receiving death threats from a declared Pakistani terrorist reportedly acting on the Bollywood star's behalf. Jani made the allegations public on Thursday, 18 June, via a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), claiming the threats involve drone and grenade attacks.
What Jani Alleged
In his post, Jani wrote: 'I am receiving calls and messages late at night from Shahzad Bhatti, the declared Pakistani terrorist, threatening to kill me in a drone and grenade attack while taking Salman Khan's side. I have informed the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajasthan Police, and CRPF officials.'
He further alleged that Salman Khan is simultaneously fighting the matter on a legal front, with a hearing in the Delhi High Court on the 'Kala Hiran' case on the same day. Jani claimed the actor had 'orchestrated thousands of threats through his toolkit,' a charge that has not been independently verified.
The D Company Reference and Escalation
Jani also referenced an earlier alleged threat issued in the name of D Company — the organised crime syndicate — suggesting that the intimidation has escalated in stages. In his post, he wrote: 'When I didn't get scared by the threat that came in the name of D Company, now they have gotten declared terrorist Shahzad Bhatti to call and message me... SHAME ON YOUR STARDOM AND FAKE SLOGAN OF BEING HUMAN. But I am not scared. Even if I am murdered, after my death, my team will release 'Kala Hiran' so that the world can see the Bishnoi community's saga of struggle and history of sacrifice (sic).'
None of these allegations have been confirmed by law enforcement agencies or Salman Khan's representatives as of the time of reporting. NationPress has not independently verified the claims.
Background: Why 'Kala Hiran' Is Contentious
'Kala Hiran' is reportedly inspired by real events surrounding the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which Salman Khan was convicted by a Jodhpur court. The film's subject matter has made it politically and legally sensitive, with the producer alleging sustained pressure to prevent its release. The blackbuck holds sacred significance for the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan, which has historically pursued the case against Khan.
Notably, this is not the first legal skirmish around the film. Jani had earlier alleged receiving a court notice from Salman Khan, which he reportedly tore on camera. He has also announced legal action against actor Govind Namdeo, accusing him of making false statements about his involvement in the project.
Authorities Informed, No Confirmation Yet
According to Jani, he has formally notified the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajasthan Police, and CRPF officials about the alleged threats. There has been no official statement from any of these agencies confirming receipt or investigation of the complaint as of 18 June.
With the Delhi High Court hearing underway and the film's release date approaching, the dispute between Jani and Khan's camp appears set to intensify in both legal and public arenas.
Point of View
Three security agencies, and a sitting High Court case in a single post is not standard Bollywood promotional noise. But the absence of any law enforcement confirmation or response from Salman Khan's camp means every claim must be treated as alleged until verified. What is clear is that the 'Kala Hiran' dispute has acquired a pattern: court notices, rival actor fallouts, D Company references, and now cross-border threat allegations. Whether this is a genuine security crisis or an escalating PR offensive around a contentious film, the authorities named — MHA, Rajasthan Police, CRPF — now have a public record they cannot easily ignore.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Kala Hiran' and why is it controversial?
'Kala Hiran' is an upcoming Bollywood film reportedly based on the 1998 blackbuck poaching case involving Salman Khan. The film centres on the Bishnoi community's history of conservation and legal struggle, making it a sensitive subject given Khan's conviction in the case by a Jodhpur court.
What exactly has producer Amit Jani alleged?
Jani has alleged that Shahzad Bhatti, described as a declared Pakistani terrorist, is calling and messaging him late at night with threats of a drone and grenade attack, purportedly while siding with Salman Khan. He also claims earlier threats were issued in the name of D Company. None of these allegations have been independently confirmed.
Which authorities has Amit Jani informed about the threats?
According to Jani, he has notified the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajasthan Police, and CRPF officials. As of 18 June, none of these agencies have publicly confirmed receipt or investigation of his complaint.
What is the legal status of the 'Kala Hiran' dispute?
A hearing in the Delhi High Court concerning the 'Kala Hiran' case against Salman Khan was reportedly scheduled for 18 June, the same day Jani made his allegations public. Jani has also separately announced legal action against actor Govind Namdeo over alleged false statements about the film.
Has Salman Khan's team responded to these allegations?
As of the time of reporting, there has been no official response from Salman Khan or his representatives to Amit Jani's allegations. NationPress has not independently verified the claims made in Jani's post.
