After Aishwarya Rai’s recent Delhi High Court petition over her personality rights, Abhishek Bachchan has also taken legal action. The actor approached the court after his voice, name, and image were allegedly misused for commercial purposes online.
Abhishek has enjoyed a long career in Bollywood with many memorable roles. But this time, the issue is not about cinema. His concern lies in how his photos and identity are being used without consent to make profits.
The complaint is specifically against Bollywood Tee Shop, which was reportedly selling t-shirts featuring his pictures. According to his legal team, such practices open the risk of impersonation and financial misuse under his name.
Other actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Shah Rukh Khan have previously raised similar concerns. However, some fans argue that public figures are often seen as part of the public domain, and their images are widely shared.
For many, selling t-shirts with Abhishek’s face may not appear serious. Yet, the controversy around Aishwarya Rai shows the darker side, where her photos were turned into AI-generated vulgar content without approval.
Constant vigilance is needed to protect celebrities from exploitation and ensure fans are not misled. These cases also highlight the growing debate between personality rights and public use of celebrity images.
