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The objective of this paper is to critically examine the legal framework governing celebrity rights under Indian intellectual property law. It explores how existing statutes--particularly the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Trade Marks Act, 1999--extend protection to various aspects of celebrity identity. The paper also discusses the evolution of celebrity rights, their recognition by Indian courts, and the comparative treatment of these rights in other jurisdictions. Key judgments that have shaped the Indian position are analyzed to highlight judicial approaches toward protecting personality, publicity, and privacy rights. In addition, the study reviews international conventions and practices adopted by other countries to secure celebrity identities. The paper concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at strengthening the recognition and enforcement of celebrity rights in India, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive legislative framework dedicated to this domain.