Daijiworld Media Network - Entertainment

Mumbai, Oct 21: Yash Patnaik, a producer and script writer has moved Bombay high court with claims that the 'RA.One' concept was originally his. He alleges that his idea has been copied by the producers of the film.

Patnaik claims to have spent hours and days on the idea and even registered the concept with the Film Writers Association on December 26, 2006.

He said that he had made many presentations before Mushtaq Sheikh, the screen play writer of the film Ra.One. But Sheikh evaded his questions and even announced publicly that he would not take up Patnaik's concept, it is alleged.

Patnaik further said that he was surprised that his concept was copied so meticulously, including even the costume of the superhero. After probing deeper, he found may more similarities, he claimed, and decided to move the high court. The HC however rejected his claim so he moved another appeal.

On the other hand, Shahrukh Khan’s counsel Dr V Tulzapurkar slammed the accusation calling it a 'black mailing tactic' by Patnaik. He pointed out that if he was really concerned about his concept he would have moved the high court earlier and not when only a few days are left before the release.

The court judgement is expected to be pronounced on Friday October 21.