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NDTV
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah Accused Of "Inappropriate Behaviour": "He Asked For Nudes..."
New Delhi: Cinematographer Pratik Shah, known for his work on projects like Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, Vikramaditya Motwane's Jubilee and CTRL, has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by filmmaker Abhinav Singh. What Abhinav Singh, who directed short films such as Sita starring Shriya Pilgaonkar and Amazon Mini TV's Yatri Kripya Dhyan De, featuring Shweta Basu Prasad and Shaheer Sheikh, called Pratik Shah "highly manipulative" and "emotionally abusive," citing testimonies from multiple women. Following the allegations, Shah, who was recently at the Cannes Film Festival with the Homebound team, deactivated his Instagram account late Thursday evening. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a source close to the Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective (IWCC) shared that Shah had come under scrutiny about four years ago after a young cinematographer contacted a senior IWCC member to report inappropriate behaviour. Background The woman alleged that after reaching out to Pratik Shah on Instagram for work, their conversation escalated and he solicited a nude picture. "The girl panicked and reached out to someone senior, who alerted IWCC. A senior member of IWCC reached out to him on WhatsApp and called him out, warning him that this was not acceptable behaviour. He apologized and said it was a one-off incident that won't happen again. This was the investigation that happened, and it was made known that IWCC was cognizant of his behaviour," the source told THR. Abhinav Singh also shared testimonies on Instagram from several women who alleged that Shah's conversations often crossed into "sexual" and "creepy" territory, going beyond flirtation. Shah was accused of either sending unsolicited nude pictures or soliciting them. Abhinav Singh claimed, via Instagram, that over 20 women had reached out to him, calling Shah a "predator." In A Nutshell Cinematographer Pratik Shah has been accused of inappropriate and emotionally abusive behaviour by filmmaker Abhinav Singh, based on testimonies from over 20 women. Allegations include soliciting nudes and sending unsolicited explicit messages. Shah, who recently attended Cannes with Homebound, has since deactivated his Instagram account.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suniel Shetty: With 'Hunter 2', I found more than just adrenaline-pumping action
Picture Credit: X Actor Suniel Shetty has spoken about the season 2 of the action thriller series Hunter, and said that it's a story with heart, depth, and real emotional stakes. Suniel reflected on Hunter and how OTT has unlocked deeper, more layered storytelling. He said: "With Hunter, I found more than just adrenaline-pumping action. It's a story with heart, depth, and real emotional stakes. " "OTT platforms give us the freedom to break away from the usual cliches and bring out characters and stories in their rawest, most authentic form. Today's viewers are demanding, they look for honesty in storytelling, and that's what Hunter delivers," he added. The first season, 'Hunter: Tootega Nahi Todega' stars Suniel Shetty, Esha Deol, Barkha Bisht, Karanvir Sharma, and Rahul Dev. It is streaming on Amazon Mini TV. The premise followed ACP Vikram Chauhan, a cop with a tragic past, is accused of an aged woman Leena Thomas's death, where he sets out to prove his innocence with the help of Divya. The second season stars Jackie Shroff and Anusha Dandekar . The actor was present on the Day 2 of Goafest 2025 at a session titled 'IGNITE THE NEXT: From Action and Adrenaline to Social Experiments.' Moderated by Aruna Daryanani, Director of Amazon MX Player, the session featured an insightful conversation between Bollywood icon Suniel Shetty and content innovator Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India. From the evolution of his character ACP Vikram in the upcoming season to the series' widespread fanbase across age groups, he discussed the adrenaline and preparation that contributed to the show's success. He also addressed advertisers' concerns about action thrillers not being "brand-safe." Speaking about bringing innovative storytelling to the forefront, Aruna Daryanani, Director, Amazon MX Player, shared, "From edge-of-the-seat thrillers like Hunter to disruptive formats like Rise and Fall, our commitment is simple: to entertain India for free, while offering brands meaningful and effective ways to connect with audiences." Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, added, "We set out to create more than just a typical game show with Rise and Fall. This show is a sharp, insightful reflection of society's power dynamics and shifting relationships. It goes beyond entertainment to explore how strategy, influence, and human behaviour intersect in real time, making it compelling and thought-provoking for viewers and brands alike. " Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rithvikk Dhanjani Inspires Fans To Dance ‘Like No One's Watching' In Latest Video
He dropped a clip on Instagram where he was seen dancing to a remixed version of the song Patakha Guddi from Highway. Rithvikk Dhanjani has won millions of hearts with his performances in Pavitra Rishta and Pyaar Ki Ye Ek Kahaani. Besides acting, the actor is also well-known for his dancing skills. Rithvikk Dhanjani often shares clips of himself on social media grooving to popular and trendy songs. On the occasion of International Dance Day, he didn't miss the opportunity to show off his moves and inspire his fans to dance their hearts out. On April 29, he dropped a clip on Instagram where he was seen grooving to a remixed version of Patakha Guddi from Highway. His moves and energy in the video clearly show his passion and dedication to dance. Sharing his super energetic video, the actor wrote, 'Dance like no one's watching, and even if someone's watching, who gives a damn! Naacho!!!! Happy #internationaldanceday." Soon enough, fans and industry friends started showering Rithvikk Dhanjani with the sweetest comments. Actress Mahima Makwana wrote, 'How are you so good at everything, re?" 'What a playa," Nakuul Mehta commented. 'I watched your dance instead of buildings. You are always on," a fan wrote. Another said, 'Supurbbbbbbbb." On the special occasion, the actor sat for an interview with IANS where he expressed that dance is the one space where he doesn't have to play a character or fit into a script. 'Dance, for me, is my truth. It's the one space where I don't have to play a character or fit into a script. It just moves, and in that movement, I find my most honest self. It's healing, freeing, and powerful, and I genuinely believe that you don't have to be a professional to feel its magic. Even if you're dancing alone in your room, it still counts," he said. Rithvikk Dhanjani made his TV debut in 2009 with the series Bandini. The actor skyrocketed to fame with his portrayal of Arjun Digvijay Kirloskar in the popular show Pavitra Rishta. Later, he also achieved widespread recognition with Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, where he was seen portraying Jeh Khurana. He was also part of Yeh Hai Aashiqui. In addition to this, the actor has won reality shows such as Nach Baliye 6 and I Can Do That. Coming to his film debut, Rithvikk stepped in Bollywood with Jo Hum Chahein in 2011. His first web series was the 2016 show, I Don't Watch TV. The actor has also been part of web series like XXX and Cartel. He was last seen in the Amazon Mini TV series Half Love Half Arranged. First Published:
