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News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Dino Morea Avoids Cameras, Visits EOW For Questioning In Mithi River Case
Last Updated: This is the second time that Dino Morea was questioned by the EOW in connection to the case. Actor Dino Morea appeared before the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police for the second time. He was questioned by the officials in connection with the Mithi River scam. In a video that surfaced on social media, The Royals actor was seen arriving at the EOW office when he was snapped by the paparazzi. Dino sported a white shirt with blue jeans. However, he sported a cap and also added a face mask to seemingly avoid cameras. This is the second time that Dino Morea was questioned by the EOW in connection to the case. He was previously summoned and quizzed by the authorities on May 26, too. Mithi River Scam: Bollywood Actor Dino Morea Appears Before EOW for Questioning Second time @MumbaiPolice — Poonam D. Apraj (@m_journalist) May 28, 2025 What Is The Mithi River Scam? The Mithi River desilting scam involves alleged financial misconduct in renting silt pusher machines and dredging equipment by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This ₹65 crore scam is under investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police. According to the EOW, contractors and BMC officials conspired to inflate equipment rental costs, resulting in a wrongful loss to the government and public. The investigation has led to the arrest of several individuals, including contractors and intermediaries. How Is Dino Morea Linked To Mithi River Scam? According to EOW sources and as quoted in the Free Press Journal, Dino Morea was called in for questioning after investigators found several phone calls between him, his brother Santino Morea, and key accused Ketan Kadam. The content and purpose of these calls are now being examined. Dino Morea's Acting Career, Latest Projects Dino Morea gained popularity in the late 1990s. He made his Bollywood debut with Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi in 1999, but his breakthrough came with the 2002 film Raaz, in which he starred with Bipasha Basu. Dino Morea is currently seen in the Netflix web series, The Royals. The Royals premiered on the OTT platform earlier this month. Up next, Dino Morea will be seen in Housefull 5. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film features a star-studded ensemble that includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangda Singh, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, and Nikitin Dheer. With the story and screenplay penned by Sajid Nadiadwala — who also serves as the producer — the film is set to hit theatres on June 6, 2025. First Published:
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘People ripped off my denim jacket after Musu Musu Haasi', recalls Dino Morea: ‘Bigger stars suddenly contacted me, people were going nuts'
Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi marked many firsts when it released in 1999. The musical romantic drama, directed by late Raj Kaushal, marked the debut of actors Dino Morea, Sanjay Suri and Twinkle Khanna's sister Rinke Khanna. It was also the debut of playback singer Shaan and beginning of the iconic music duo Vishal and Shekhar. While the film couldn't make a mark in its audience mind, the song'Musu Musu Haasi Deu' shot Dino Morea to fame, making him the heartthrob of Bollywood. His fandom was such that when he once went for the promotion of a film, his fans ripped off his denim jacket in excitement. In a recent interview with Just Too Filmy, Dino Morea recalled the time when they launched the film and the kind of craze it created among the audience. He said, 'That release and the kind of adulation we got at that time was phenomenal. I remember going doing a premiere in Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. I didn't expect people to show up the way they showed up.' 'I remember, I walked out of the cinema in Kolkata and people ripped my jacket. It was a denim jacket. People were going nuts. It was more so because of the song Musu Musu Haasi. People loved it. Delhi was insane, Bangalore too because it is my hometown. I was in shock. I understood the reach of cinema.' Dino Morea shared how this love and craze was all organic and real as no PR existed back then. ALSO READ | Deepika Padukone talks about 'shutting out the noise' amid fallout with Sandeep Reddy Vanga: 'Standing by my decision, collaborating with people I know I'll have good time with…' He said, 'At that time, we could talk about being in relationships. We were covered so much for being in a relationship. It was all organic. There was no PR at that time, we didn't do PR, it was pyaar. We didn't call photographers to come and stand and wait and take a picture. None of that happened. It was just organic. It was not set up. That was the beauty of it.' While the song 'Musu Musu Haasi' made Dino Morea the heartthrob of Bollywood, it was his the 2002 film Raaz that helped him make his mark in the industry. He shared, 'Raaz cemented my foothold in the film industry. People would say, 'okay, that's a huge success. It's kind of arrived.' That gave me a lot of confidence. Raaz brought respect to horror films because before that there was nothing good in terms of horror. Raaz was primarily a love story which resonated with people around the world. That movie set me up in the industry. Suddenly the bigger stars started to congratulate me. I could see the difference.' Dino Morea recently featured in the Netflix series The Royals starring Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Nora Fatehi and Zeenat Aman, among others.
News18
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Actor Dino Morea Summoned By Mumbai Police's EOW In Mithi River Scam
Last Updated: Dino Morea Mithi River Scam: Actor Dino Morea has been summoned by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police in connection with the Mithi River desilting scam. According to EOW sources and as quoted in Free Press Journal, Dino Morea was called in for questioning after investigators found several phone calls between him, his brother Santino Morea, and key accused Ketan Kadam. The content and purpose of these calls are now being examined. The scam involves suspected misuse of funds in renting silt-pushing and dredging machines by the BMC. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) claims that Kadam and Jay Joshi charged the civic body much more than the actual cost for machines taken from Kochi-based Matprop Technical Services Pvt. Ltd. Officials believe this was done with the help of some Matprop staff and BMC's Storm Water Drains (SWD) department officers. About Dino Morea Dino Morea is an Indian actor and former model who gained popularity in the late 1990s. He made his Bollywood debut with Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi in 1999, but his breakthrough came with the 2002 film Raaz, in which he starred with Bipasha Basu. Over the years, Dino has appeared in more than 50 films across Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada cinema. Besides acting, he co-founded a production company, Clockwise Films, and is passionate about animal welfare. Dino Morea Upcoming Films Dino Morea is currently seen in the Netflix web series, The Royals. The Royals premiered on the OTT platform earlier this month. Up next, Dino Morea will be seen in Housefull 5. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film features a star-studded ensemble that includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangda Singh, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, and Nikitin Dheer. With the story and screenplay penned by Sajid Nadiadwala — who also serves as the producer — the film is set to hit theatres on June 6, 2025. First Published:
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What is the ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam? How is actor Dino Morea linked?
Actor Dino Morea and his brother Santino were questioned by the Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Monday to uncover their potential role in the ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam. According to a Free Press Journal report, the actor and his brother's link to the main accused, Ketan Kadam, was unearthed after Mumbai police discovered multiple phone conversations between them. Actor and former model Dino Morea's name emerged when the police was investigating call records and financial transactions liked to Kadam. Officials said evidences unearthed so far are being probed further. The Mithi River desilting scam involves alleged financial irregularities in the rental of silt pusher machines as well as dredging equipment by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India's richest civic body. So far, 13 individuals have been booked in the case. According to officials, the main accused Kadam and his associate Jayesh Joshi, allegedly acted as intermediaries between suppliers and BMC, and managed to charge an inflated amount from the civic body. This scam was allegedly executed in connivance with officials from the civic body's storm water drains department (SWD) and Matprop executives. Ketan is the director of Woder India LLP, a Mumbai-based company that provides desilting services. Jayesh is associated with Virgo Specialties Pvt Ltd, a Mumbai-based industrial product manufacturer. Dino made his Bollywood debut with the hit film Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi. He later appeared in several movies such as Raaz, Gunaah, Aksar, Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee, Dus Kahaniyaan, and Heroes. His most recent appearance was in the web series The Royals, which also starred Zeenat Aman, Ishaan Khatter, and Bhumi Pednekar. He will next be seen in Housefull 5, set for a release on June 6. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film also features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, and Johny Lever.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dino Morea Summoned by Mumbai Police in Mithi River Desilting Scam Investigation
has been summoned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the in connection with the high-profile Mithi River desilting scam. The case centers around the alleged misappropriation of over ₹65 crore, funds originally earmarked for cleaning and maintaining the Mithi River — a vital drainage artery in Mumbai, particularly significant for managing the city's monsoon floods. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to investigative reports, the scam involves inflated charges for the rental of dredging and silt-clearing equipment. It is alleged that BMC officials, along with Kadam and Jay Joshi, overbilled the civic body for machinery sourced from Kochi-based Matprop Technical Services Pvt. Ltd. The EOW believes this was carried out in collusion with some Matprop employees and officials from the BMC's Storm Water Drains (SWD) department. Dino's involvement in the case is currently under scrutiny, with authorities seeking clarity on his possible connections to the individuals and transactions in question. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on uncovering the depth of the alleged financial irregularities and determining the roles of all parties involved. Work front for Dino Dino was last seen in 'The Royals' co-starring Zeenat Aman, Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Nora Fatehi among others. He will be seen next in 'Housefull 5'. The upcoming comedy, produced and scripted by Sajid Nadiadwala, boasts a star-studded lineup including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others. Housefull 5 is scheduled to release in theatres on June 6, 2025. Morea, who rose to fame in the late 1990s, began his film career with Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi (1999) but gained widespread recognition through his performance in the 2002 horror-thriller Raaz , co-starring Bipasha Basu. With a career spanning over two decades, he has featured in more than 50 films across Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada cinema. Outside of acting, he has co-founded a production banner, Clockwise Films, and is an active supporter of animal rights initiatives.
