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'Rupali Chakankar’s condition is laughable': Actress Deepali Sayyed hits back over film controversy

Pune, Nov 15 (UNI) Actress Deepali Sayyed has strongly reacted to Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar’s reported objection to her portrayal in the upcoming film ‘Maharashtra’s Epstein Files’.
The controversy erupted after reports suggested that Sayyed would be playing a character based on Chakankar in the film. Chakankar had warned that she would initiate legal action if anyone used her name, photographs, identity or distinctive style for commercial purposes without her prior permission.
She also cautioned against the unauthorised use of her identity in films, videos, reels, teasers and promotional material.
Responding to the warning, Sayyed said Chakankar was unnecessarily inviting trouble and described her reaction as laughable. “Chakankar is in a situation of ‘Aao bail mujhe maar’ (inviting trouble unnecessarily). Women across households wear sarees and use hair clips. There are so many people named Rupali. How ridiculous is this objection? Who is advising Rupali Chakankar legally? Her trademark application has not yet been approved. The film will be released without being intimidated by such threats. By reacting this way, she is herself suggesting that the character is based on her,” Sayyed remarked.
The actress further clarified that she was only performing a role as an artist and that audiences had accepted her portrayal. “I am an actress and have played various characters. People have appreciated and accepted my performances. By repeatedly making such statements, she is trying to establish that the character is actually her. The matter is already before the court. She filed an application for a trademark only on November 5, and it has not yet received approval. We are also responding through legal channels,” Sayyed said.
Earlier, Chakankar had issued a strong warning through a post on social media, stating that no individual or organisation could use her name, photographs, identity or distinctive style for commercial gain without her prior consent. She had threatened strict legal action against anyone creating, using or publishing photographs, videos, films, reels, teasers, promotional material or any other content using her identity without permission.
She also said she would seek the seizure of objectionable or unauthorised material and pursue both criminal and civil proceedings against those responsible.
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