Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been taken into custody by the Rajasthan police and transported to Udaipur. Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were apprehended following a complaint from an Udaipur-based doctor, who alleges that he was defrauded of crores by the director under the pretense of making a film.
Accusations of Fraud
Reports indicate that Bhatt, his wife Shwetambari Bhatt, and six others face allegations of defrauding Dr. Ajay Murdia, the founder of Indira Group of Companies, to the tune of Rs 30 crore. The police had previously issued notices to the six accused, requesting their appearance before authorities by December 8.
Details of the Allegations
According to the FIR, Dr. Murdia claims he met Bhatt in April last year to discuss a film project in memory of his late wife, Indira. This movie was allegedly intended to pay tribute to her life and contributions in the field of infertility treatment across the country.
Dr. Murdia was reportedly promised that the film would yield a profit of around Rs 200 crore. In addition to the biopic, another project focused on a historical war narrative was also discussed between the two.
Dr. Murdia alleges that Bhatt guaranteed comprehensive management of all aspects of the film’s production. The complaint, lodged at Udaipur’s Bhupalpura police station, accuses Bhatt and his associates of engaging in financial irregularities and making false promises to the complainant.