Bollywood Actor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment and Blackmail

In October 2025, Rajajinagar Police in Bengaluru, India arrested Bollywood actor, director, and producer B Hemant Kumar following a complaint by a television actress. The actress alleged that in 2022, Hemant approached her with an offer for the lead role in a film titled "3", signing an agreement promising ₹2 lakh, of which ₹60,000 was paid upfront. However, Hemant reportedly delayed the shoot and began pressuring the actress to wear revealing outfits and perform obscene scenes. When she refused, he allegedly misbehaved and threatened her.

Although the actress completed her portions after mediation through the Film Chamber, Hemant reportedly continued to harass and intimidate her. In 2023, during a promotional event in Mumbai, he allegedly spiked her drink, filmed her while intoxicated, and used the footage to blackmail her. When she resisted, Hemant is said to have sent goons to follow her and issued threats to her and her mother's life.

Additionally, Hemant is accused of posting uncensored and edited clips of the film on social media without Censor Board approval, sharing the actress's personal information, and defaming her publicly. Despite a Bengaluru city civil court interim injunction prohibiting him from uploading videos, he allegedly violated the order and continued posting defamatory content.