Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan has sent a legal notice to SMC Enterprise Limited, demanding Tk4 crore in compensation over alleged breach of contract.
The notice, addressed to SMC Managing Director Abdul Haque and General Manager Khandaker Shamim Rahman, was sent on Tuesday through registered post and email, said Shakib Khan's lawyer Wolora Afrin on Wednesday.
The notice detailed that Shakib Khan had a one-year contract with SMC Enterprise Limited which expired on June 30, 2022. Since the expiration of the contract, the company has continued to use the actor's image and brand without renewing or cancelling the contract.
This action has prevented Shakib Khan from entering agreements with other firms, causing him significant losses, the notice claims.
Due to the unauthorized advertisement broadcast over the past six months, a compensation claim of Tk4 crore has been made.
Shakib Khan became affiliated with SMC Enterprise Limited in March 2019, with the contract lasting until June 30 last year.
Wolora Afrin said the legal notice has been sent under Section 35 of the copyright law as SMC Enterprise Limited continued its promotion even after the expiration of the contract.
The issued party have been instructed to act in accordance with the notice within seven days, failing which further legal action will be initiated against them, she added.