Eminent director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Friday approached the Bombay High Court seeking to quash the case filed against him pertaining to the violations of the provisions of the Essential Commodities act during the filming of his magnum opus 'Black'. In March 2006, an antique dealer Farida Hoosenally approached the Borivali Metropolitan Magistrate Court seeking an FIR lodged against the director and his production house, Applause Bhansali Films for the destruction of antique items resulting in loss of several crores.
Farida had stated that Bhansali has used two Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders of 14 kilograms for domestic purpose. However for commercial purpose a 19 kg cylinder has to be used as per the Essential Commodities Act and Liquefied Petroleum Order. Also during the filming the set had caught allegedly destroying antiques worth several crores in February, 2004. The chargesheet has been filed but the case is still pending before the court. Bhansali approached the court seeking quashing of the chargesheet and the case before the magistrate court. The matter will be heard on January 16th.
Currently Bhansali is working on his next film 'Saawariya' starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. He is desperately hoping to get reprieve from this case.