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The Bollywood community was shocked when news broke that filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were arrested on December 7 in Mumbai. They are implicated in a cheating case involving ₹30 crores filed in Rajasthan.
According to reports, they, along with six others, are accused of defrauding Dr. Ajay Murdia, the founder of the Indira Group of Companies, out of a significant sum. Dr. Murdia claimed that they promised him earnings of ₹200 crores, but nothing came of it.
A police team from Udaipur collaborated with Mumbai police to carry out the arrests at a location in Andheri. Following the arrest, the couple was brought before a holiday magistrate, who allowed the police to take them to Udaipur for further questioning.
In an interesting turn, Vikram Bhatt requested to travel to Udaipur in his own car, a Mercedes, due to the long journey that takes over 15 hours. However, the court denied this request, and he had to go in a police-arranged vehicle.
This situation raises concerns about the promotional event for Bhatt’s upcoming film, Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past, which is set to launch its trailer on December 19. An insider mentioned that it’s uncertain if Vikram will be able to attend the event amidst these developments.
Previously, it was reported that the release of Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past had been delayed from November 21, 2025, to January 30, 2026, following feedback on the film’s VFX.
On August 12, 2024, Bhatt launched several films in partnership with Indira Entertainment in a ceremony attended by notable figures like Mahesh Bhatt and Anupam Kher. The films included Rann, Viraat, and two romantic dramas, Tu Meri Puri Kahaani and Tumko Meri Kasam. The latter was released earlier this year.
As for the allegations, it surfaced that Dr. Murdia met producer Dinesh Katariya, who suggested making a biopic about his wife. Murdia was then introduced to Vikram Bhatt, and they entered into a contract worth ₹40 crores for two films. Dr. Murdia made several payments totaling ₹30 crores but later realized he had been misled when Bhatt stopped responding to his communication.
Bhatt and the others involved face multiple charges, including cheating and forgery, under relevant Indian laws. Notably, Vikram’s daughter, Krishna Bhatt, is also named in the complaint.
As the situation unfolds, many eagerly await news about the trailer launch and its implications for Bhatt’s career.
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