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News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Actor Vijay Raaz Acquitted In 2020 Sexual Harassment Case Due To Lack Of Evidence
Last Updated: Vijay Raaz is known for his roles in films like 'Stree', 'Delhi Belly' and 'Dedh Ishqiya. A court in Maharashtra on Thursday acquitted Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz in a sexual harassment case filed by a colleague in 2020, holding that the 'prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence against him". Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Gondia) Mahendra Sorte dropped the charges under IPC sections 354-A (sexual Harassment) and 354-D (stalking) pressed against the actor. A crew member had alleged that the actor sexually harassed her during the shoot of the movie 'Sherni' about five years ago. As per the complaint filed at the Ramnagar police station in Gondia, the alleged offence was committed between the night of October 25, 2020, and the morning of October 29, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Raaz was arrested in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, where the film crew was staying. He was released on bail the same day. The complainant stated that the incident took place in a hotel, but the investigating officer did not visit the spot, the order said. The judge said the complainant mentioned the names of two to three persons working at the hotel, but their statements were not recorded. 'The investigating officer did not conduct any further investigation. Therefore, the evidence presented by the prosecution appears weak and insufficient. Even the seized CCTV footage does not clearly show the accused committing the alleged act," the court said. The prosecution has 'failed to conclusively prove the guilt of the accused", so the benefit of doubt goes to the accused, held the court. The court said the oral evidence presented by the prosecution was not sufficient to convict the accused. Hence, he is acquitted, it added. The actor's lawyer Saveena Bedi Sachar said that Raaz, who was shooting near Nagpur for 'Sherni', had to not only leave the film shoot midway but also lost work thereafter. Since he has now been declared innocent, this case should serve as an example for people who declare every accused as guilty as soon as allegations are levied against him, the advocate added. Raaz is known for his roles in films like 'Stree', 'Delhi Belly' and 'Dedh Ishqiya. First Published:
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Actor Vijay Raaz acquitted in 2020 sexual harassment case
Mumbai, A court in Maharashtra on Thursday acquitted Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz in a sexual harassment case filed by a colleague in 2020, holding that the 'prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence against him'. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Mahendra Sorte dropped the charges under IPC sections 354-A and 354-D pressed against the actor. A crew member had alleged that the actor sexually harassed her during the shoot of the movie 'Sherni' about five years ago. As per the complaint filed at the Ramnagar police station in Gondia, the alleged offence was committed between the night of October 25, 2020, and the morning of October 29, 2020. On November 4, 2020, Raaz was arrested in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, where the film crew was staying. He was released on bail the same day. The complainant stated that the incident took place in a hotel, but the investigating officer did not visit the spot, the order said. The judge said the complainant mentioned the names of two to three persons working at the hotel, but their statements were not recorded. 'The investigating officer did not conduct any further investigation. Therefore, the evidence presented by the prosecution appears weak and insufficient. Even the seized CCTV footage does not clearly show the accused committing the alleged act,' the court said. The prosecution has 'failed to conclusively prove the guilt of the accused', so the benefit of doubt goes to the accused, held the court. The court said the oral evidence presented by the prosecution was not sufficient to convict the accused. Hence, he is acquitted, it added. The actor's lawyer Saveena Bedi Sachar said that Raaz, who was shooting near Nagpur for 'Sherni', had to not only leave the film shoot midway but also lost work thereafter. Since he has now been declared innocent, this case should serve as an example for people who declare every accused as guilty as soon as allegations are levied against him, the advocate added. Raaz is known for his roles in films like 'Stree', 'Delhi Belly' and 'Dedh Ishqiya.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dr Shriram Nene posts heartfelt message for wife Madhuri Dixit on her birthday: ‘I'd choose you all over again in a heartbeat'
Actor Madhuri Dixit celebrated her 58th birthday today. Her husband, Dr Shriram Nene posted pictures with his wife and children on Instagram, along with a beautiful caption where he describes the actor as the 'light' in his life. The caption of the post read, Happy birthday to the one who's brightened our lives in every way. You've made everything lighter, warmer, and better—just by being you. I'd choose you all over again in a heartbeat. Thank you for the love, the laughter, and the light you bring. Here's to us and to many more beautiful years ahead. I love you, always.' The post featured pictures of the couple with their two sons, Arin and Ryan. A post shared by Dr. Shriram Nene (@drneneofficial) Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nenek tied the knot in 1999, and while it's not unnatural for Bollywood stars to marry out of the industry, Madhuri's decision was still discussed plenty. Shortly after the marriage, Madhuri decided to leave Bollywood right at the peak of her career and wouldn't return for more than a decade. On Dr Nene's podcast the couple talked about the comfort that comes with anonymity in the US, even though there were instances when fans would find her address in Denver and wait in front of her house. 'Once there was a car parked right outside my gate, and people were sitting inside it for a long time. My neighbour then called me, 'I think there is something happening. There's a car right outside your door, and it hasn't moved in the past three hours. Should we call the police? I am scared.' I told her, Don't be scared. I'm sure it's just someone who wants to take a look at me,' added the actor. ALSO READ: Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani reunite after 3 Idiots and PK, announce biopic on the 'father of Indian cinema' Dadasaheb Phalke While talking to SCREEN, Madhuri had also talked about her decision to return to India after more than a decade, and she credited her homecoming to the fact that her parents were getting old and wanted to return. 'My parents were living with me (in the US); they were getting old, and they wanted to return to India. That's why we started thinking about it. We felt the kids would also get to live in India. In the US, you are living in a bubble.' It seems that after all these years the couple has made a successful transition to India. Madhuri even shared an anecdote while talking to Google about how her husband made friends with Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Farah Khan on the dance floor. 'We were at this party, and they were like, 'Oh, you have to dance, Dr Nene. You have to dance.' We were shooting for all this (Dance with Madhuri), and he has picked up a lot by just watching. And he was so good on the floor that Farah came up to me and said, 'He is going to be my next dance partner now.'' Since returning to India, Madhuri Dixit has appeared in films like Dedh Ishqiya (2014). Gulaab Gang (2014), Kalank (2019) and Bhool Bhulayiaa 3 (2024).
India.com
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who wanted to do just 1 film, ended up signing 3, became star after her debut, worked with Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, name is...
Meet actress, who wanted to do just 1 film, ended up signing 3, became star after her debut, worked with Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, name is... Then actress when came to Mumbai had an intention of signing just one film. But, destiny favoured her, and she ended up making debut with a cult classic. This opened doors for her and gave opportunities to work with some of the biggest stars. Today, we will discuss ins and outs about this actress, taking a closer look at her journey. Born into a middle-class household, Huma Qureshi's father Saleem Qureshi is a restaurateur, while her mother is a housewife. She has three brothers, including actor Saqib Saleem. Huma pursued Bachelors in History Honours from Gargi University, Delhi. Later, she joined a theatre group and worked with several NGOs as a documentary filmmaker. In 2008, she came Mumbai to audition for a film, 'Junction', which later got shelved. Despite that, she didn't look back and continued to work in the entertainment industry, starring in various TV commercials. The turning point in Huma's life came when Anurag Kashyap saw her potential and signed her up for a three-film deal with his company. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) Huma made her Bollywood debut with a two-part thriller, Gangs of Wasseypur, and garnered recognition for her performance. Following that, she received several projects such as D-Day, Dedh Ishqiya, Badlapur, Jolly LLB 2, and others, which catapulting her to success. Besides working in Hindi, Marathi, English, Malayalam, and Tamil cinema, Qureshi also starred in the American film Army of the Dead. Huma also ventured into writing and became an author with her fantasy fiction novel, Zeba: An Accidental Superhero . She also tried her luck as a producer and bankrolled the film, Double XL, under her banner, Elemen3 Entertainment. Apart from being a successful actor, she is also a doting sister to Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Huma will be next seen in the third installment of Jolly LLB. Helmed by Subhash Kapoor, the film also stars Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla, and Annu Kapoor. Moreover, she also has various other projects in her pipeline, including the fourth season of Maharani.
