Dhilin Mehta, Managing Director of Shree Asthavinayak Cine Vision Ltd., has refuted the claim that the banner's latest release, "Golmaal Returns" is a copy of 1975 film "Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar". In his reply to the letter sent by M/S R.K. Midha & Co., Mehta denied that the banner has violated the copyright of the above-mentioned film.

"Your notice and claim is on the presumption that we have committed infringement of copyright and intellectual property rights but, till date, neither your nor your client has provided any proof of any infringement besides a film review stating that the film ("Golmaal Returns") seems to be inspired by your client's film" he said in his letter.

Mehta also said in his letter that while "Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar" was a domestic comedy entirely located in one house, "Golmaal Returns", on the other hand, was a murder mystery.

Mehta further asked the law firm to provide proof of negotiations and stage of finalisation in writing with corporate companies before claiming that the banner had ruined its client's prospect of re-making "Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar" and asking for damages of Rs, 5 crores as claimed. He also said that in case a suit was filed against the banner, it would defend the same in the court of law.