Question : COMPENSATION TO FILM PRODUCER



(a) whether without rights of producer, the film `Hum Aap Ke Dil Me Rehte Hain` was telecast by Doordarshan in October, 2000;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken on the complaint lodged by the producer in this connection; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government to pay adequate compensation to the producer?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)


(a): No Sir. Doordarshan telecasted the said film only after ascertaining the position of telecast rights by the offerer.


(b) & (c): Do not arise.