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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Drishyam 2' producer Kumar Mangat Pathak granted bail by Patiala House court
Producer has been granted anticipatory bail by the Patiala House court in Delhi with regard to an FIR lodged by . Rajinder had alleged that he transferred money to the tune of INR 75 lakhs for the dubbing of 'Drishyam 2' for its release in the Chinese market, including China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court found no substance in the allegations against Kumar Mangat Pathak after considering the facts, circumstances, and evidence on record. The court observed in the ledger entries that the payment made to the corporate account of Panorama Studios International Limited by Rajinder Goel was for a Gujarati film, and not for 'Drishyam 2.' The producer's legal team said in a statement, "It is categorically stated that Mr. Kumar Mangat Pathak on behalf of his company Panorama Studios International Limited (PSIL) has never entered into any transaction or agreement with Mr. Rajinder Goel, and as such, he has never invested any money with Mr. Kumar Mangat Pathak or PSIL. His allegations are false, baseless, concocted and appear to be an afterthought designed to create a misleading and malicious narrative with intentions to malign the reputation of Kumar Mangat Pathak and PSIL. It is further clarified that any dealings , transactions done by Mr. Rajinder Goel were solely with a third party and not with Mr. Kumar Mangat Pathak or his company. Any attempt to link Mr. Kumar Mangat Pathak to such transactions is wholly unfounded and malicious." Following the bail, Kumar Mangat Pathak has instructed his legal team to initiate Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Rajinder Goel. The producer's advocate, Vineet Dhanda, said, "We also urge members of the press to act with responsibility and refrain from publishing or circulating unverified and false narratives that can cause unwarranted harm to Mr. Pathak's reputation and standing in the film industry." "The legal team will take all necessary steps, including legal proceedings, against any individual or entity found propagating such falsehoods," he added.
The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
Delhi court grants pre-arrest bail to producer of ‘Drishyam 2' in cheating case
The judge also noted that around Rs 75 lakh of Sevak's funds was allegedly transferred to Panorama Studios International Ltd, where Pathak was a director. Hearing Pathak's plea, Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Partap Singh Laler noted that complainant Rajinder Kumar Goel was allegedly induced to invest Rs 4.3 crore in a co-investment agreement with one Bharat Mahaprasad Sevak regarding the Chinese dubbing and release rights of 'Drishyam 2' for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. New Delhi, Aug 13 (PTI) A Delhi court has granted anticipatory bail to film producer Kumar Mangat Pathak in a cheating case related to the Chinese dubbing and release rights of the movie 'Drishyam 2'. Pathak countered the allegations with several arguments, including that the alleged transfer in the studio's corporate account was towards investment in a Gujarati film project, titled 'Googly', and not with the Chinese language rights of 'Drishyam 2'. In an order dated August 12, the court said that the complainant's correspondence with Panorama Studios, dated November 14, 2024, did not allege 'direct inducement', and the prosecution had not produced any documentary evidence regarding the necessity of custodial interrogation. It said, 'While the allegations are serious and involve a large sum, there is no assertion that the applicant (Pathak) has attempted to abscond, destroy evidence or threaten witnesses since the registration of FIR.' The court underlined that the case relied on written records, including contracts, bank transfers, and correspondence, which were in the possession of the investigating officer (IO). Allowing the plea, it said, 'It is directed that in the event of arrest, the applicant Kumar Mangat Pathak shall be released on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/IO/ Station House Officer.' The court also imposed other conditions for bail, including joining the investigation and cooperating with the IO, besides appearing in the court when required, and not making any threat or inducement to any person acquainted with the facts of the case. Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had registered an FIR this year against Pathak and others under various charges including criminal breach of trust, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. PTI MNR KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi court grants protection from arrest to Bollywood film Drishyam 2 producer
A Delhi court has granted protection from arrest to Bollywood film Drishyam 2's producer Kumar Mangat Pathak in a case of alleged cheating of a businessman by luring him to invest over ₹4 crore to get the Chinese dubbing and release rights of the movie. The producer's lawyer argued that the complainant made no payment to his client personally. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Pathak's lawyer, Vineet Dhanda, argued that the complainant made no payment to his client personally. He added that the money was transferred to the corporate account of the Panorama Studios for a Gujarati film. Additional sessions judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler said the money transfer is not shown at this stage to the applicant in his personal capacity. '...it is reflected in the corporate ledger as an advance against a different this project transaction is unconnected to the alleged cheating is a matter for trial, but prima facie it reduces the justification for custodial interrogation...' The court observed that Pathak's role is referred mainly in the context of the alleged forged term sheet and the presence in certain telephonic conversations, which could be investigated without custodial detention, especially where the documentary trial has been largely collected. Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing booked Pathak, who owns the Panorama Studios, and his associate Bharat Sevak.
Hindustan Times
08-08-2025
- 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)
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn, Son Yug, and Kumar Mangat Pathak Attend Maa Trailer Launch
Ajay Devgn, accompanied by his son Yug, and co-producer Kumar Mangat Pathak, graced the trailer launch event of their upcoming film Maa in Mumbai. The film features Kajol in a powerful role, marking her debut in the horror genre. Set in the universe of Shaitaan, Maa delves into the mythological horror realm, exploring themes of motherhood and supernatural forces. Produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, with Kumar Mangat Pathak as co-producer. The trailer has already garnered significant attention, raising anticipation for its release.
