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Matka King Lawsuit: Granddaughter vs. Makers
25 Apr
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.
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."
This is not Tanuja Bhagat's first legal involvement. In 2013, she played a key role in assisting the police after her uncle, Suresh Bhagat, was killed in a crash. His wife, son, and an associate were later found guilty. Tanuja had subsequently accused them of misusing hospital stays and parole to harm her.
Further family disputes emerged in 2014, when Tanuja accused her parents and relatives of stealing important documents, including a will, and cash from her office after Suresh Bhagat's death. She also alleged they assaulted an office worker, leading her to file another complaint.
