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The Hindu
10-07-2025
- The Hindu
Bengaluru: Man arrested for posting voyeuristic videos of women on Instagram
The Banashankari police have arrested a 26-year-old hotel management graduate, for shooting voyeuristic pictures and videos of women walking on the streets of Bengaluru without their consent and posting it on an anonymous Instagram account called 'IndianWalk'. The account has 11,200 followers. Based on a complaint filed by one of the victims last week, the police tracked down the accused identified as Gurdeep Singh, a resident of K. R. Puram, and arrested him. He has been booked for voyeurism and under the Information Technology Act, 2000. The accused is unemployed and is living with his elder brother, the police said. He used to click pictures and shoot videos of women on the streets in an indecent manner and post it on Instagram. The police are in the process of taking down the page from Instagram. The accused is said to have deleted all the posts from the page before the police arrested him. The police have also seized the accused's phone and have sent it to Forensic Science Laboratory, Madiwala for analysis. Similar case It can be recalled that 27-year-old Diganth, working as an accountant at a private firm, was arrested in a similar case in May earlier this year. He had taken voyeuristic pictures and videos of women commuters on Namma Metro and had posted them on an anonymously-run Instagram page.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- NDTV
Man Detained After Videos Of Bengaluru Women Shared Online Without Consent
Bengaluru: A 26-year-old man accused of operating an Instagram account that posted videos and photographs of women in Bengaluru without their consent was arrested following a woman's viral Instagram post. The suspect, identified as Gurdeep Singh, a hotel management graduate currently unemployed, was detained at his residence in KR Puram area of Bengaluru. He lives with his brother and is now in police custody after officers took up the case on their own. The account in question had been posting video clips primarily filmed on Church Street, a popular commercial and pedestrian area in central Bengaluru. The clips featured women walking in public spaces, often appearing unaware or startled when the camera was pointed at them. Several videos showed women being followed discreetly as the person behind the lens captured footage under the guise of documenting "street chaos." The case came to light when a woman took to Instagram to raise an alarm over the content, alleging she had been recorded without her knowledge or permission while walking in the city. Her attempts to have the video removed, including filing reports through Instagram's built-in mechanisms, were unsuccessful. In her post, she said, "This person walks around Church Street pretending to film the 'chaos' - but in reality, all they do is follow women and record them without their consent. It happened to me. And I'm sure many others have no idea they've been filmed too. Just because my account is public doesn't mean I consent to be filmed publicly. That is not how consent works." She further alleged that the video had resulted in her receiving vulgar messages from strangers online. According to the police, efforts to pull down the Instagram account have been complicated by the platform's internal policies. Police have said they are now preparing to seek judicial intervention to compel Meta, Instagram's parent company, to take down the account. This arrest comes just weeks after a similar case involving another social media account, which gained notoriety for uploading unsolicited photographs and videos of women travelling on the Bengaluru Metro. The man behind that account, 27-year-old Diganth from Hassan district, was arrested in June. He worked in the accounts department of a private firm and admitted to filming women during his daily commute. His Instagram handle, which had attracted over 5,000 followers, was flagged by users on X (formerly Twitter) and was eventually removed after a formal complaint and investigation.
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana's Diganth: I have never catered to any other section but the multiplex crowd
Kannada actor Diganth's latest theatrical release, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana, has him playing a left-hander, who gets caught in a series of mishaps, sparked by his left-handedness. The dark comedy suspense thriller, directed by Samarth B Kadkol, has Diganth reuniting with his Pancharangi co-star Nidhi Subbaiah (of Ajab Gazab Love fame), and introduces newbie Dhanu Harsha to Kannada cinema. Stream Doodh Peda Diganth's movies like Manasaare, Pancharangi and Gaalipata 2, etc., with OTTplay Premium Going by the trailer and the promotional material of Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana, the impression one gets is that the film is a comedy that is likely to appeal to an urban audience and not a wider section like how Upadhyaksha and Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare did. 'Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana is, most definitely, an urban comedy and not like Upadhyaksha,' says Diganth. But then, isn't the team limiting itself by being classified a 'multiplex film'? Also, given that this exactly the audience that is shunning theatres these days, does that not put them on the backfoot? 'I don't think I have ever catered to any other section, but the multiplex crowd. Even when I did Manasaare and Pancharangi, it was more of a family audience kind of comedy and drama, it was never massy or the kind that reached all the people in Karnataka. I've never done the below-the-belt kind of comedy,' explains Diganth. The actor, who has not had a great box office run with most of his recent releases, including Laughing Buddha, Marigold, Bachelor Party, etc., adds that Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana is one of those films that he did because he loved the script and not because he had bills to pay. Has there been a shift in the kind of films/roles he's been picking up? He is, after all, also a part of the upcoming gangster flick Uttarakaanda, led by Shivarajkumar and Dhananjaya. 'Uttarakaanda is the first film in which I have tried something different with my look and general appearance, a more rugged, ghutka-chewing thug. That's a film I am super excited about,' he says, and adds, 'Like I have said earlier, I am now free to experiment; I can do whatever I want in terms of the projects I do. Having said that, Uttarakaanda and Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana were conscious choices to try something different, as is my upcoming film with the makers of Shakhahaari, Kinnara Jogi, in which I play a street magician.'
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana' movie review: Diganth is delightful in this mostly engaging crime comedy
Filmmakers often get carried away while dealing with off-beat topics. A major shortcoming in a film involving a quirky subject is the amount of time it takes to establish the concept. In Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana, director Samarth Kadkol doesn't make such a mistake. As the title suggests, the film delves straight into the daily struggles of left-handers and the social bias they face. In the middle of a secret date with Pooja (Nidhi Subbaiah) at her apartment, Lohith (Diganth) discusses how the Indian business market hasn't catered to the 10 percent of the population of left-handers. It's a casual conversation, but we feel the impending danger looming over the couple. This is the real triumph of Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana. It maintains a nice balance of humour and suspense. Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana (Kannada) Director: Samarth B Kadkol Cast: Diganth, Nidhi Subbaiah, Dhanu Harsha, Krishna Hebbale Runtime: 122 minutes Storyline: Lohith, an IT employee, finds himself caught among unexpected mishaps and twisted events triggered by one seemingly trivial accident. The film is also self-aware. Lohith and Pooja break into a jig in the middle of their date. The song feels like a disruption in a film that's promising a crime thriller. As soon as the song ends, a message appears on the screen, reading: Thank you for your patience. An unexpected death puts the lead character, Lothith, in deep trouble, and the film enters the Sriram Raghavan world of casually amoral characters and idiosyncratic twists. Diganth beautifully anchors this film, proving that he has evolved as a performer over the years. The innocent and socially awkward guy he plays in this film is an evolved version of his famous Dhoodh Peda character from Gaalipata (2008). He brings an immediate likeability to his performance with his wonderful dialogue delivery. Abhimanyu Sadanandan's cinematography and Praddyotan's music complement the film's noir aesthetics. Dhanu Harsha, with a great share of screen time, stands out as she goes toe to toe with Diganth. The movie offsets the theory that strong villains in commercial cinema are male. However, the film needed a strong backstory to the antagonist. ALSO READ:Finding Bengaluru in Kannada cinema The film wobbles in the climax as it tries to blur reality and illusion. By exploring the human psyche, the makers try to recreate the high of the path-breaking Lucia (2013). However, by taking that path, the movie forgets what it wants to say. The thrilling plot of a left hander's problem leading to a freak crime almost gets . The sudden change in tone — from dark comedy to emotion — feels forced. The landing issues apart, Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana is an engaging watch with enough surprises. Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana is currently running in theatres
New Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Diganth: At times, we should go left when life pulls us right
Diganth is no stranger to curveballs, both in life and in cinema. A career marked by experimental subjects, physical injuries, and a quiet refusal to fit into mainstream moulds has made him one of Kannada cinema's most consistent risk-takers. And his upcoming film, Edagaiye Apagathakke Karana (EAK), releasing on June 13, might just be his most personal yet. The title, for Diganth, is more than a clever phrase — it's almost a mirror. 'The word in the title — Apagathake, which means an accident, instantly hits,' Diganth admits. 'It points to different points in my life. I've had my fair share of those... accidents that change everything.' Directed by debutant Samarth Kadkol, EAK explores a subject rarely touched in cinema: the world of left-handers. The film weaves sharp social commentary with moments of black comedy, touching on identity, conditioning, and the subtle struggles of being different. 'The moment I heard the concept, I said yes. A film about left-handers? That's rare,' says Diganth. 'Only 7–10% of the world is left-handed. However, in our society, many are forced to switch as children, simply because it's perceived as wrong. I've watched a lot of global cinema — Hollywood, Korean, world films — and I've never seen this subject explored.' Though a right-hander himself, Diganth fully committed to portraying a left-handed character — a process that was physically and mentally daunting. 'Samarth told me — the minute I step on set, no right hand. So I started eating with my left, scrolling my phone left-handed, brushing... everything,' he says. 'But 40 years of being right-handed doesn't change overnight.'
