Vikram Bhatt case EXCLUSIVE: Magistrate denies | Indian Movie News
The media and industry bought a major jolt when it got here to mild that Vikram Bhatt and his spouse Shwetambari Bhatt, have been arrested on Sunday, December 7, in Mumbai in a Rs 30 crores dishonest case registered in Rajasthan.
Along with Vikram Bhatt and his spouse, six others are accused of defrauding Udaipur-based Dr Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira Group of Companies, of Rs 30 crores. As per PTI, Dr Ajay Murdia alleged that he was promised high earnings of Rs. 200 crores, but nothing materialized.
Meanwhile, a Times of India report said that the Udaipur police crew coordinated with the Mumbai police and arrested the couple from Yari Road, Andheri. They have been produced before a vacation Justice of the Peace in Mumbai, which permitted the police to take them to Udaipur on two days’ transit remand.
Bollywood Hungama has realized of a particular request made by Vikram Bhatt before the Justice of the Peace. A source said, “Vikram Bhatt was informed that he would be taken to Udaipur by road. Considering that it would take more than 15-16 hours to reach the Rajasthan town, he asked if he could travel in his own car, a Mercedes. The court, however, declined his request, after which Vikram Bhatt travelled in one of the cars arranged by the Udaipur Police.”
Will the Haunted trailer still drop on Dec 19?
Meanwhile, an industry insider told us that there now lies a query mark on a promotional event of Vikram’s next, Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past. The insider said, “Vikram Bhatt had planned to launch the trailer of Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past on December 19. Thanks to this sudden development, it now remains to be seen if he’s able to come out of it in the next 11 days and go with the event as planned.”
Bollywood Hungama had solely reported in November 2025 that Haunted – Ghosts Of The Past’s release had been pushed from November 21, 2025, to January 30, 2026. Vikram Bhatt revealed that he reshot a portion of the movie after the VFX in the teaser was panned for not wanting very real. This led to the postponement.
The memorable launch event
On August 12, 2024, an event was held at a five-star lodge in Mumbai where Vikram Bhatt announced his affiliation with Indira Entertainment, headed by Dr Ajay Murdia. Vikram was joined by Dr Ajay Murdia and also Mahesh Bhatt, Anupam Kher, Esha Deol, Adah Sharma and Ishwak Singh. Four movies have been launched at this event – the historic Rann, the wildlife thriller Viraat and romantic dramas Tu Meri Puri Kahaani and Tumko Meri Kasam. Tu Meri Puri Kahaani was to be directed by Suhitra Das, while Vikram Bhatt was to helm the remaining three movies.
Out of these 4 movies, Tumko Meri Kasam was the first one to release, on March 21, 2025 and by the way, was impressed by the life of Dr Ajay Murdia. This was adopted by Tu Meri Puri Kahaani on September 26. Rann and Viraat are anticipated to be out in 2026.
The case
As per Hindustan Times, Dr Ajay Murdia met movie producer Dinesh Katariya at an event, where Katariya steered making a biopic on Murdia’s spouse, promising that the movie would showcase her contribution to the nation. The movie in query was Tumko Meri Kasam.
Udaipur superintendent of police Yogesh Goyal told Hindustan Times that in April 2024, Murdia was called to Vrindavan Studio in Mumbai, where he was launched to Vikram Bhatt. During this assembly, they reportedly finalized an understanding under which Bhatt would take charge of the whole filmmaking course of, while Murdia’s position can be restricted to funding the project.
Goyal additional said that a contract reportedly value Rs. 40 crores was executed for two movies titled Biopic and Maharana. Between May 2024 and June 2025, Murdia made a number of funds to Bhatt and to distributors related with these proposed movies, totalling Rs. 30 crores. However, when the accused allegedly stopped replying to his emails earlier this yr, Murdia realized he had been duped and lodged a criticism on November 8.
Vikram Bhatt and seven others have been charged under Sections 318 (dishonest), 316 (prison breach of trust), 336 (forgery) and other related provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Vikram Bhatt’s daughter, Krishna Bhatt, is also named in the FIR.
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