Veteran actor-director Manoj Kumar clarified his decision to sue Shahrukh Khan and the producers of Om Shanti Om with regards to the issue of not deleting the scenes spoofing him before the film's release in Japan.
"I will take a serious action this time. I have no hard feelings for Shah Rukh and I'm happy that he is busy with his projects, but by insulting a person's image how can it be beneficial for your film?" Manoj Kumar said.
"I don't know the date when I will go to the court. I would file civil and criminal proceedings against the producers. It should be anytime soon. I am a strong person. I can bear physical injury, but if someone tries to injure my soul that cannot be forgiven." he added.
"First time (late) Yash Chopra got Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan to my house and they said they will remove all those scenes from the film and then the things were sorted. But later, when they didn't do so, I told Yash Chopra about it and he said they have stabbed him in the back. I don't have any personal clash with Shah Rukh Khan. He is a nice person, but when it comes to my self-respect, then I can't compromise on it." Kumar further added.
"My grandchildren recently asked me that friends were asking - is his grandfather the same as shown in the film? When my wife goes out for some pooja, her friends ask her - is your husband same as portrayed in the film? How does one expect me to react in such a situation?" said the veteran.