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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi HC refuses to quash FIR against 'Drishyam 2' producer Kumar Mangat Pathak in fraud case- Read more
The on Thursday refused to quash an FIR against Bollywood movie "Drishyam 2" producer in an alleged fraud case related to the sale of the movie's rights. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal refused to grant the relief observing the investigation was still at a preliminary stage and the petitioner was cooperating with the authorities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "There is no need to intervene at this point," the judge said. As reported by ANI, the case involves allegations of a Rs 4.3 crore fraud over the Chinese-language distribution rights of the film in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. An FIR filed in June 2025 accuses Pathak, Bharat Sevak, and others of conspiracy, forging documents, and misrepresenting film rights. Court refuses to Quash FIR Pathak had approached the Delhi High Court seeking to quash the FIR filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), arguing that the issue was a commercial dispute being wrongly treated as a criminal case. His lawyer also pointed out that he had already cooperated with the investigation and was pursuing other legal options. However, Justice Neena Krishna Bansal declined to keep the petition pending or grant any interim relief. The court observed that the investigation was still at an early stage. Since Pathak had already joined the probe, there was no need for judicial interference at this point. Businessman alleges fraud The case began with a complaint from a Delhi-based businessman who claimed he was tricked into investing Rs 4.3 crore based on forged documents. He said he was promised exclusive rights to distribute 'Drishyam 2' in China by Bharat Sevak, who introduced himself as an official representative of Panorama Studios and a partner at Terra Bento Mines & Minerals. Sevak allegedly shared a fake term sheet and arranged meetings with key people from the production team, including Pathak. The businessman also said he was promised a share of the film's sales revenue, which never materialized. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Studio distances itself from Sevak Bharat Sevak claimed he had transferred Rs 15.75 crore out of a Rs 16.40 crore deal for the Chinese distribution rights of 'Drishyam 2'. However, Panorama Studios denied receiving any such amount, stating that the money was deposited into an unrelated account with which they had no connection. Responding to the allegations, Pathak presented evidence showing that Sevak's authorization was limited and had already expired before the supposed agreement took place. The petition to quash the FIR also included legal references and a public notice from Panorama Studios, warning third parties not to rely on any unauthorized claims made by Sevak. Kajol Turns 51: Ajay Devgn's Vintage Photo Post Wins The Day
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC refuses to grant producer Kumar Mangat Pathak relief in financial fraud case related to Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 2
Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has failed to get any relief from the Delhi High Court in a case of financial fraud against him, linked to the overseas rights of the Ajay Devgn film Drishyam 2. The court disposed of the plea filed by Pathak on Thursday. Ajay Devgn-starrer Drishyam 2 was produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and directed by his son Abhishek Pathak (R). What is the allegation? The case concerns allegations of a ₹4.3 crore fraud involving the Chinese-language distribution rights of the film across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The FIR, which was filed in June 2025, accuses Pathak, Bharat Sevak, and others of conspiracy, document forgery, and misrepresentation of rights. The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him concerning the financial fraud case related to Pathak, Director of M/s Panorama Studios, which produced the film, approached the court to quash the FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), contending that the matter was purely commercial in nature and had been wrongly criminalised. His legal team argued that he had already cooperated with the investigation and was exploring parallel legal remedies. The court quashes Pathak's petition However, Justice Neena Krishna Bansal refused to keep the petition pending or grant any interim protection. The court observed that the investigation is still in its early stages, and noted that since the petitioner had already joined the probe, no interference was warranted at this point. The Drishyam 2 fraud case A Delhi-based businessman had alleged that he was misled into investing ₹4.3 crore in the Ajay Devgn film based on forged documents. He claimed he was promised exclusive Chinese distribution rights for Drishyam 2 through a deal presented by Bharat Sevak, who introduced himself as an authorised representative of Panorama Studios Sevak claimed to have transferred ₹15.75 crore out of a total transaction value of ₹16.40 crore, Panorama Studios has denied receiving the funds Pathak submitted evidence stating that any authorisation given to Sevak was limited, and had expired well before the alleged agreement. Panorama Studios had issued a public notice, warning third parties against unauthorised claims made by Sevak. About Drishyam 2 Released in 2022, Drishyam 2 was directed by Abhishek Pathak, Kumar Mangat's son, and is a remake of Mohanlal's Malyalam film of the same name. The film starred Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, and Rajat Kapoor. It was a big box office success, earning over ₹340 crore on a ₹70-crore budget. (With ANI inputs)
Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Financial dispute concerning Drishyam 2: Delhi HC disposes of producers plea without granting relief
New Delhi [India], August 7 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Director of M/s Panorama Studios, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him concerning the financial fraud case related to the overseas rights of the Ajay Devgn film 'Drishyam 2'. The case concerns allegations of a ₹ 4.3 crore fraud involving the Chinese-language distribution rights of the film across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The FIR, which was filed in June 2025, accuses Pathak, Bharat Sevak, and others of conspiracy, document forgery, and misrepresentation of rights. Pathak approached the court to quash the FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), contending that the matter was purely commercial in nature and had been wrongly criminalized. His counsel argued that he had already cooperated with the investigation and was exploring parallel legal remedies. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal refused to keep the petition pending or grant any interim protection, observing that the investigation is still in its early stages. The court noted that since the petitioner had already joined the probe, no interference was warranted at this point. The complaint was filed by a Delhi-based businessman who alleged he was misled into investing ₹ 4.3 crore based on forged documents. He claimed he was promised exclusive Chinese distribution rights for Drishyam 2 through a deal presented by Bharat Sevak, who introduced himself as an authorized representative of Panorama Studios and a partner at Terra Bento Mines & Minerals. Sevak allegedly produced a term sheet and facilitated meetings with key members of the production house, including Kumar Mangat Pathak. According to the complaint, the businessman was also promised a share in the sales revenue. While Sevak claimed to have transferred ₹ 15.75 crore out of a total transaction value of ₹ 16.40 crore, Panorama Studios has denied receiving the funds and alleged that the money was deposited into an unrelated account. In response, Pathak submitted evidence stating that any authorization given to Sevak was limited and had expired well before the alleged agreement. The petition to quash the FIR included legal citations and a public notice issued by Panorama Studios, warning third parties against unauthorized claims made by Sevak. (ANI)
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I love roles where there is more to it than meets the eye: Samvedna Suwalka
Samvedna Suwalka Samvedna Suwalka , who was recently seen in the Ram Kapoor and Mona Singh-starrer web series Mistry, says it is a 'really exciting phase' in her career. The actress, who has done Bollywood films like Fighter and Drishyam 2, was in Ahmedabad recently for the muhurat of her Gujarati film Get Set Go. She shares, 'I am eagerly waiting for three Hindi films to release, which are very different from each other. In Bicycle Thief, I play a Dalit woman facing discrimination; in Ahuti, I play an NRI living in London and then there is Ek Ruka Hua Faisla.' 'Excited about doing action in my latest Gujarati film' Talking about Get Set Go, Samvedna, who has done Gujarati films like Nikki, Natsamrat and Bey Yaar, shares, 'I am excited about doing action and that was the primary reason for taking it up. Also, I said yes because Jhinal (Belani), who has written the film, reached out to me. It's a terrific cast and the story is very interesting. This has been a very good year for Gujarati cinema, and it is heartening to see that the kind of stories, level of production, professionalism, everything is going up. This is a great time for regional cinema.' She is enjoying shooting in Ahmedabad. 'Ahmedabad feels like home away from home. I am trying to catch up with my friends. I love eating dal dhokli at my favourite restaurant here. Being in Ahmedabad also means relishing fafda with papaya chutney and khaman. Deepak Tijori sir (her co-star) is also relishing these snacks with us,' she says. 'Playing a negative character unlocked another level in my craft' Samvedna, who was appreciated for her first negative role (inGyaarah Gyaarah) last year, says, 'That character unlocked another level in my craft. It was a liberating experience because I didn't know playing a villain was so much fun. I want to play more dark and complex characters. I love playing characters where there is more to it than meets the eye. It was fun to play a role (in Mistry) where she turns out to be something completely different at the end. The fun here was to not play her like a villain or a negative character. I loved working with so many amazing and experienced actors.' 'I believe it's an act of courage to ask for help' The actress, who went through a phase of acute anxiety not too long ago, has been vocal about the need to normalize talking about mental health. She says, 'Talking about mental health should be celebrated. You must seek help and take care of yourself mentally and physically. I have always admired people who were honest about their struggles and when it was my turn, I decided to speak about what I believed in. If it helps even one person, it will be worth it. ' 'I am no longer ashamed of my body' Samvedna, who lived with a deformity for 10 years (from the age of 13 to 23), grew up thinking that her body was not normal. But finally, she has overcome that thought and recently, she felt confident enough to post her bikini pictures on social media, captioning it as 'a huge milestone.' She shares, 'I have never spoken publicly about this but now, I am more comfortable and accepting of my journey and my life. While growing up, it was an isolating experience and I would spend hours on Google, searching for people who had a similar condition and if they made it in life. ' She adds, 'Now, I am at peace with who I am, what I was given and what I had to deal with. Each one of us has a story and now, I accept mine with grace. I am no longer ashamed of my body. I am speaking out about it for the 13-year-old Samvedna, who desperately wanted to know if she was going to be ok.'
NDTV
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 11: Second Monday Result Of Ahaan Pandaay's Film
Mohit Suri's musical hit Saiyaara saw a major drop in its earnings on the 11th day of its release. Nonetheless, the film managed to earn Rs 256.75 crore, moving towards the Rs 300 crore club steadily. What's Happening As per Sacnilk, Saiyaara minted Rs 9.50 crore on second Monday (July 28). This is the first time the film has registered single digit number since its release. Saiyaara, headlined by two newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, created a buzz among the viewers for its soulful music and emotionally-charged storyline. On its second weekend, the film earned Rs 56.5 crore, maintaining its strong hold at the box office. The film has emerged as the second highest-grossing film of the year, followed by Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. Saiyaara has beaten the lifetime collections of popular films such as Drishyam 2 (Rs 239. 67 crore), The Kerala Story (Rs 239.05 crore), Krrish 3 (Rs 231.79 crore). Saiyaara has also surpassed the collections of Vicky Kaushal's Uri: The Surgical Strike (Rs 244.14 crore). About Saiyaara Produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with love, loss, and heartbreak in a poignant way. The film stars debutant Ahaan Pandey as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young writer diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In A Nutshell Mohit Suri's musical Saiyaara continues to script history at the box office as there's no sign of slowing down for the film. However, the film saw a major drop in its earnings on second Monday.
