Who is Tanuja Bhagat and why did she sue the 'Matka King' makers?

Tanuja Bhagat is the granddaughter of Kalyanji Bhagat, who founded the 'Worli Matka' system. She sued the creators of the series 'Matka King' alleging they used her grandfather's life story without obtaining proper consent.

Was the release of the 'Matka King' series stopped due to the lawsuit?

No, the High Court denied Tanuja Bhagat's request to halt the release of 'Matka King,' allowing it to premiere on April 17, 2026.

What other legal issues has Tanuja Bhagat been involved in?

Tanuja Bhagat previously assisted police in a murder investigation involving her uncle's death and later accused family members of stealing documents and cash after his property became a point of contention.

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Matka King Lawsuit: Granddaughter vs. Makers

25 Apr

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Summary

Tanuja Bhagat sued series creators for unauthorized use of her grandfather's story.
The High Court denied her request to halt the release of 'Matka King'.
Tanuja previously helped convict family members involved in a murder plot.

Matka King Lawsuit: Granddaughter vs. Makers

The recently released series 'Matka King,' now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has sparked controversy. Tanuja Bhagat, granddaughter of Kalyanji Bhagat, who established the 'Worli Matka' gambling system in Mumbai during the 1960s, filed a legal complaint against the series' makers before its premiere.

Tanuja objected to the title and claimed the series was based on her grandfather's life without consent. However, on April 17, 2026, the High Court denied her request to stop the series' release. Tanuja stated her intent was to protect her grandfather's legacy from being "twisted for the sake of entertainment."