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Mint
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hansal Mehta urges to call out ‘predators' at creative workplaces amid allegations against Pratik Shah: 'We owe it'
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta penned a strong note on X, formerly Twitter, account, urging people to call out abusers and predators at workplaces, especially those working in creative fields. His words arrive amid allegations of abuse and misconduct against cinematographer Pratik Shah. Pratik recently worked on Neeraj Ghaywan's film Homebound. Hansal talked at length about men and women in power who can equally inflict harm. He said, 'Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to silence survivors. That silence must be broken.' 'But let's be clear — abuse of power is not confined to one gender. Women in positions of authority, too, have inflicted harm. Abuse has many forms. It is not always sexual. Mental, emotional and psychological abuse can be just as scarring. Just as violating. Workspaces — especially creative ones — often cloak toxicity in the name of 'passion' or 'genius.' That must stop. No art, no film, no script is worth the cost of someone's safety or sanity.' Hansal also talked about victims in these situations. 'Victims need voice. They need redress. They need a system that listens — and acts. Accountability is not cancel culture. It is culture correction. We owe it to ourselves, and to those who come after us, to make our spaces safer. Cleaner. Kinder. Call out the predators. Call out the habitual abuser. Hold them accountable. Let no power be above decency.' While Hansal did not mention any name, his statement arrives amid serious allegations against Pratik Shah who worked as the cinematographer of films like Jubilee, CTRL and Homebound. Independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh accused Pratik of abuse. He claimed that many women reached out to him regarding Pratik and called him a 'predator' in a long note on Instagram. Filmmaker-writer Srishti Riya Jain also amplified several accusations against Pratik on Reddit. 'To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalised, and suddenly awoken from their slumber… THIS man worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year — or so the interviews at Cannes claimed,' she shared. Reportedly, Pratik has either deactivated or deleted his Instagram account. He did not address the allegations against him so far. As per THR India, four years ago Pratik Shah faced a similar allegation against him. However, he was let go after a warning.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dharma Productions issues statement regarding sexual harassment allegations against 'Homebound' cinematographer Pratik Shah
Cinematographer Pratik Shah, known for Homebound, faces multiple abuse allegations. Dharma Productions affirmed a zero-tolerance policy, stating no complaints were received during his freelance tenure. Shah deleted his Instagram amid accusations. Filmmaker Srishti Riya Jain criticized the industry's selective attention. Shah hasn't publicly responded; similar claims arose four years ago. Neeraj Ghaywan 's latest project, 'Homebound', which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, has been making headlines for unfortunate reasons. Cinematographer Pratik Shah who worked on the film has faced serious allegations of abuse and inappropriate conduct involving several women. In response, Dharma Productions that has produced the film, led by Karan Johar , has released an official statement addressing the matter. Dharma Productions Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy Johar's well-known production company, Dharma Productions, released an official statement on Saturday, highlighting their firm stance of zero tolerance toward any such accusations. The studio's statement said, 'At Dharma Productions, we have a zero tolerance policy against inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment towards any individual working with us in any capacity, and we treat sexual harassment cases very seriously. Mr. Pratik Shah was a freelancer on the project Homebound and was working on it for a limited period. His engagement with us has been completed. During this limited period, our internal committee for POSH didn't receive any complaints against him from any cast or crew on our film 'Homebound'.' Pratik Shah deletes his Instagram profile Cinematographer Pratik Shah, recognised for his contributions to 'Jubilee', 'CTRL', and 'Homebound', has removed his Instagram profile following recent controversies, rendering his social media accounts unavailable. Multiple Allegations and Accusations Surface Multiple women have come forward with allegations against him, some even referring to him as a 'predator.' One woman shared, 'Many women have reached out to me about Pratik and called him a predator.' She further expressed, 'I've spoken out, and now I hear from others. People who've felt silenced or sidelined. It's heartbreaking. The patterns are undeniable.' Industry Voices Raise Concerns Writer and filmmaker Srishti Riya Jain drew widespread attention to the allegations against Pratik by sharing them on Reddit. She condemned the film industry's tendency to ignore misconduct by well-known personalities, stating, 'To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalized, and suddenly awakened… THIS man worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year — or so the interviews at Cannes claimed.' The Reddit thread featured comments from users calling Pratik 'a total sleazeball,' with remarks like, 'He slides into every girl's DMs and talks crap,' and, 'He sent me a follow request last year while I was liking a mutual friend's pictures. I accepted it, and he said it was a mistake. I unfollowed him immediately — it felt off.' No Public Response from Pratik Shah Yet As of now, Pratik has yet to respond publicly to the accusations. Reports from THR India reveal that he encountered comparable allegations four years prior, after which he was apparently dismissed following a formal warning. 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
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
After Pratik Shah Accusations, Hansal Mehta Urges Industry To ‘Call Out Predators'
Last Updated: Hansal Mehta emphasized that predatory behaviour by those in power must be investigated. His post comes amid emotional abuse allegations against Homebound DoP Pratik Shah. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared a post on social media, in which he urged the film industry to stand against abuse of power. He wrote that 'predatory behaviour' by individuals in positions of power must be thoroughly investigated, and if found true, must be called out. He made it clear that abuse of power is not just confined to one gender, and that women in authority can also be abusers. Mehta also pointed out that often workspaces cloak toxicity in the name of 'passion' or 'genius', and added that no film or script is worth the cost of someone's safety. His post comes amid emotional abuse allegations against Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah. Hansal Mehta shared a lengthy note on X (formerly Twitter), and wrote, 'Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to silence survivors. That silence must be broken. But let's be clear — abuse of power is not confined to one gender. Women in positions of authority, too, have inflicted harm. Abuse has many forms. It is not always sexual. Mental, emotional and psychological abuse can be just as scarring. Just as violating. Workspaces — especially creative ones — often cloak toxicity in the name of 'passion' or 'genius.' That must stop." Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to… — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 31, 2025 He further added, 'No art, no film, no script is worth the cost of someone's safety or sanity. Victims need voice. They need redress. They need a system that listens — and acts. Accountability is not cancel culture. It is culture correction. We owe it to ourselves, and to those who come after us, to make our spaces safer. Cleaner. Kinder. Call out the predators. Call out the habitual abuser. Hold them accountable. Let no power be above decency." Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah Accused Of Emotional Abuse Cinematographer Pratik Shah, known for his work on acclaimed titles like Homebound (directed by Neeraj Ghaywan), Jubilee (by Vikramaditya Motwane), and CTRL, has come under public scrutiny following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The accusations surfaced after independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh took to social media, describing Shah as 'emotionally abusive' and 'highly manipulative,' citing testimonies from multiple women. On Friday, Abhinav Singh shared a note on Instagram, advising his female friends to be cautious of the cinematographer. He mentioned that several women had reached out to him regarding the cinematographer's alleged predatory behavior. Filmmaker-writer Srishti Riya Jain also shared a series of screenshots on her Instagram stories, alleging that Pratik has 'been on the prowl for 4 years'. In the immediate aftermath of the backlash, Pratik Shah appeared to deactivate his Instagram account. As of this writing, his handle displays a 'user not found" error, indicating that it has either been deleted or disabled. First Published:
Mint
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah accused of abuse, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions breaks silence
Neeraj Ghaywan's latest film Homebound recently made waves with its screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, earning a 9-minute standing ovation and widespread acclaim. The film continues to make news but for the wrong reasons. Its cinematographer Pratik Shah has been accused of 'abuse' and 'inappropriate behaviour' towards multiple women. On Saturday, Karan Johar's production house Dharma Productions issued a statement on the matter, asserting their zero-tolerance policy. Times of India quoted their statement: 'At Dharma Productions, we have a zero tolerance policy against inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment towards any individual working with us in any capacity, and we treat sexual harassment cases very seriously.' 'Mr. Pratik Shah was a freelancer on the project Homebound and was working on it for a limited period. His engagement with us has been completed. During this limited period, our internal committee for POSH didn't receive any complaints against him from any cast or crew on our film Homebound.' Pratik Shah is best known for his work in films Jubilee, CTRL and Homebound. Recently his name cropped up when independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh took to Instagram and accused Pratik of abuse. He also indirectly called him 'highly manipulative' and "emotionally abusive". Without revealing names, Abhinav initially urged his female followers to be careful around a cinematographer. He wrote, 'To my female friends: Please be cautious around a certain cinematographer I've encountered-he's highly manipulative and emotionally abusive based on my personal experience. If you want details, feel free to DM me.' Later, he revealed he was talking about Pratik Shah. He added, 'The number of women who've reached out to me is honestly frightening. I feel like I'm having a Margot Robbie moment from Bombshell. I will not be silenced. And to those who are still employing him – f**k you. His name is Pratik Shah. He's a cinematographer.' He claimed that many women reached out to him regarding Pratik and called him a 'predator.' 'I've spoken out, and now I'm hearing from others — people who've felt silenced or sidelined. It's heartbreaking. The patterns are undeniable. Many have called him a predator," he said. Filmmaker-writer Srishti Riya Jain also amplified several accusations against Pratik on Reddit. She also accused the film industry of a 'selective attention span and gaze' when it comes to acclaimed people. 'To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalised, and suddenly awoken from their slumber… THIS man worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year — or so the interviews at Cannes claimed,' she wrote. The alleged Reddit post featured someone calling Pratik 'a total sleazeball.' 'He slides into every girl's DMs and talks crap,' someone mentioned. Another said, 'He sent me a follow request last year while I was liking a mutual friend's pictures. I accepted it, and he said it was a mistake. I unfollowed him immediately — it felt off." Reportedly, Pratik has either deactivated or deleted his Instagram account as his social media handles remain unavailable. He is yet to address the allegations against him. As per THR India, four years ago Pratik Shah faced a similar situation but was let go after a warning.
News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dharma Issues FIRST Statement On Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Homebound DOP Pratik Shah
Last Updated: Dharma Productions responds to allegations against Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah, citing zero-tolerance policy and no POSH complaints during his tenure. Cinematographer Pratik Shah, known for his work on acclaimed titles like Homebound (directed by Neeraj Ghaywan), Jubilee (by Vikramaditya Motwane), and CTRL, has come under public scrutiny following allegations of inappropriate behavior. The accusations surfaced after filmmaker Abhinav Singh took to social media, describing Shah as 'emotionally abusive" and 'highly manipulative," citing testimonies from multiple women. In light of the controversy, Dharma Productions, which backed Homebound, issued an official statement. The studio reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward any form of misconduct or sexual harassment. They clarified that Shah was engaged as a freelance cinematographer for a brief period and that his association with the project has since ended. According to the statement, during Shah's tenure, no formal complaints were filed against him with the production's Internal Committee under the POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy. Dharma also emphasized its commitment to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace for all collaborators. Meanwhile, Shah, who was recently spotted at the Cannes Film Festival with the Homebound team, has deactivated his Instagram account following the emergence of these allegations. Abhinav Singh—known for his short films Sita (starring Shriya Pilgaonkar) and Yatri Kripya Dhyan De (featuring Shaheer Sheikh and Shweta Basu Prasad)—shared on record that several women had come forward to him with personal accounts of Shah's behavior. Additionally, The Hollywood Reporter India revealed that similar concerns had surfaced years earlier. A young female cinematographer reportedly contacted a senior member of the Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective (IWCC), claiming Shah had asked her for a nude photo during a professional exchange over Instagram. Sources confirm that the matter was brought to the attention of the collective and prompted informal inquiries within the IWCC at the time. As the situation unfolds, more voices are expected to come forward. Shah has not publicly responded to the allegations as of this writing. First Published:
