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Mint
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah deletes Insta after accused of abuse by Abhinav Singh; multiple women speak out
Cinematographer Pratik Shah has been accused of abuse and misconduct by multiple people. Recently, independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh took to Instagram and accused Pratik. He also indirectly called him 'highly manipulative' and "emotionally abusive". Pratik Shah is best known for his work in films Jubilee, CTRL and Homebound. Abhinav initially shared a warning message on his Instagram, urging his female followers to be careful around a cinematographer, without mentioning any name. He shared, '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.' After some time, 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.' Abhinav Singh posts against Pratik Shah. Abhinav claimed that several women reached out to him about the cinematographer after sharing the post. '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.' Filmmaker-writer Srishti Riya Jain posted a series of screenshots on her Instagram stories to amplify several accusations against Pratik on Reddit. She said that Pratik has 'been on the prowl since 4 years'. She also accused the film industry has '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 shared. In a screenshot of the alleged Reddit post, someone called Pratik 'a total sleazeball.' 'He slides into every girl's DMs and talks crap,' the user added. Another claimed, '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." Reddit post against Pratik Shah resurfaces. Amid this, Hindustan Times reported that Pratik has deactivated or deleted his Instagram account. He is yet to address the allegations against him. However, this is not the first time that Pratik has faced such bold allegations against himself. As per THR India, about four years ago, the cinematographer faced a similar situation. A young cinematographer filed a complaint against him with the Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective (IWCC), alleging that he had inappropriately solicited a nude photograph from her. Reportedly, he had apologised to the woman and was left with a warning. Pratik's latest film Homebound was recently screened at Cannes Film Festival 2025. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, it stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah deletes Instagram amid abuse allegations; multiple women share stories
Cinematographer Pratik Shah, known for his work on Jubilee, CTRL and Homebound, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, has been accused of abuse and inappropriate conduct. Independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh took to Instagram to amplify accusations of abuse against Pratik, indirectly describing him as 'highly manipulative' and 'emotionally abusive'. Abhinav first wrote a note of warning on his Instagram, asking his female friends to be wary of the cinematographer. He also asked them to reach out to him on DM should they wish to know more information. A few hours later, he wrote, '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.' Abhinav wrote that numerous women reached out to him about the cinematographer since then, writing, '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.' Filmmaker-writer Srishti Riya Jain also posted a series of screengrabs on her Instagram stories, claiming that Pratik has 'been on the prowl since 4 years'. She highlighted accusations on Reddit against Pratik 'sliding into every girl's DMs'. '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. Since the controversy broke on Instagram, Pratik has deactivated or deleted his account. When searched, his account shows a 'Sorry, this page isn't available' message. The cinematographer hasn't addressed the allegations against him at the time of writing. However, many on social media continue to call for accountability if the allegations are true. THR India reported that Pratik faced similar allegations four years ago when a young cinematographer filed a complaint against him in the Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective (IWCC) after he solicited her for a nude picture. He had apologised to her back then, reportedly calling it a 'one-off incident' and was left off with a warning.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Wes Anderson reveals why he ‘stole' this famous Satyajit Ray scene for Asteroid City: ‘The concept is very odd'
It's no secret that American filmmaker Wes Anderson is a huge fan of the late Satyajit Ray. Talking to THR India on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, where he presented Satyajit's 1971 film Aranyer Din Ratri after spearheading its restoration, he admitted to copying a famous scene from it for his 2023 film Asteroid City. (Also Read: Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal attend Aranyer Din Ratri Cannes screening, hang out with Satyajit Ray fanboy Wes Anderson) When asked about the memory game scene from Asteroid City, Wes admitted it was 'copied' from Aranyer Din Ratri. 'Yes, well, stole it. The way that scene was done…it's the most beautifully…First of all, that concept of the scene is very odd because it's a game. But we learn about these characters so much while they play these games, and they're saying these things,' he explained. He also added that he loved the way the film was shot, and how it revealed so much about the characters, 'Then the way it's photographed. I mean, the cast is obviously a special cast. But the way it's photographed is very striking. And the moment when we choose to start going from face to face, there's more emotion in this scene than you would think there's any reason to be. My family and I began to play this game after I saw the movie.' In Aranyer Din Ratri, which stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Rabi Ghosh, Pahari Sanyal and Sharmila Tagore in lead roles, a famous scene shows the camera pan to different characters sitting in a circle as they play a memory game. Wes recreated the scene in his film Asteroid City, which stars Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Grace Edwards and others. Aranyer Din Ratri is considered one of the best films made in India. It received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mani Ratnam threatened to throw people off fourth floor for not following direction, didn't have creative clashes with Kamal Haasan on Thug Life
Even though actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan recently said that director Mani Ratnam has become 'more refined' with age, the acclaimed director said that he is still prone to losing patience when his creative demands aren't met. In an interview, he said that his approach to direction changes depending on the actor he's working with, and that he's happy to customise his process. He did, however, mention that he will never enact a scene for an actor, as he considers it to be a disrespectful practice. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the filmmaker also opened up about working with Kamal Haasan, and said that the actor is completely malleable as a performer. Asked if he's in zen mode on set, the filmmaker said, 'You can't let everyone be. Some people you have to threaten. I've promised people that I'll throw them off the fourth floor if they don't do what I'm asking them to do. Sometimes, you have to tell an actor that if a five-year-old child can work at odd hours, so can they. There's no one solution. But, if you have a good actor, and if what they bring in adds value…' Also read – Mani Ratnam asked STR to choke Kamal Haasan 'harder' during Thug Life shoot; 70-year-old actor scolded him for being too rough: 'I was very confused' The filmmaker said that the movie is the priority, and that every person should be in service of it. Asked if he ever enacts scenes, the filmmaker said, 'I don't do it with anybody, not even Kamal. Not unless I have to. I don't believe in that. I don't want them to do what I'm doing. I don't think it is a director's job to act and show. A good actor could take offence if you show them how to act.' He said that even someone as seasoned as Kamal Haasan has no problem in completely surrendering himself to his vision, and that this wasn't a problem even when they were working on Nayakan all those decades ago. 'Even then, he always trusted me. If I say we go this way, he'll go. He believes in you, and if he thinks you know what you're doing, he comes with you.' In an earlier interview, also with THR India, the actor had said that Mani Ratnam hasn't 'mellowed' with age, but has learnt to be patient with others. He said, 'He shouldn't mellow; that would dilute him. But he has slowed down for people around him to catch up. In Tamil, the word for time is 'mani', and we have a running joke where we call him '5:30 Mani Ratnam' because that's the time he reaches the set. The poor cameraman will have to be there at least at 5, for which he will have to leave at 4:30.' Their new film, Thug Life, is slated for release on June 5.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Diljit Dosanjh Ends Decade-Long Association With Manager Sonali Singh?
Last Updated: Reports on the Internet suggest that Diljit Dosanjh has reportedly parted ways with his long-time manager Sonali Singh. The exact cause of the split is not known yet. Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has reportedly ended his long-standing association with his manager, after a decade-long collaboration. According to The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor-singer has decided to part ways with his long-time friend and manager Sonali Singh, who has been instrumental in the actor-pop star's rapid global success. Sonali no longer following Diljit on Instagram, and is not managing his work as well, states the report. Sonali Singh played a significant role in shaping and transforming Dosanjh's career. She earned the title of Global Manager of the Year in music publication Billboard's Women in Music 2024 list. 'It is a monumental shake-up for anyone in the business who has followed Diljit's work," a source shared with THR India. 'No one saw this coming, but the duo has hit a rough patch professionally. Sonali isn't following him on Instagram anymore and is not managing his work as well," the source added. The report also suggested that Dosanjh's schedule has become chaotic, with frequent changes regarding the films he has committed to. The sudden separation has sparked rumours within the industry, however, the exact cause of the split is not known yet. Neither Dosanjh nor Sonali have acknowledged or confirmed this news. Sonali Singh's journey with Dosanjh began over ten years ago when she was a marketing executive working on a multi-artist album called Bhangra Paa Mittra (2013), which featured Diljit as the lead. Dosanjh has been very vocal about her contribution to his growth. In other news, Diljit Dosanjh made an appearance at the MET Gala 2025 earlier this month. The singer drew inspiration from Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala and turned heads in a pristine white suit. It featured a flowing drape teamed with a regal, ornamented headgear. A striking green-and-white stone necklace and his drape adorned with an embroidered map of Punjab in Gurmukhi script left many fashion mongers speechless. Coming to his professional front, Dosanjh will be next seen in Border 2 soon alongside Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty, Varun Dhawan and others. First Published:
