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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt Denies Fraud Allegations in Biopic Deal
17 Nov
Summary
- FIR filed against Vikram Bhatt and 7 others over alleged Rs 30 crore fraud
- Bhatt dismisses claims as "misleading" and says he has "proof to disprove"
- Dispute involves a proposed biopic project and unpaid dues to technicians
On November 17, 2025, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt responded to an FIR (First Information Report) filed against him and 7 others, including his wife Shwetambari Bhatt, over an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. The complaint was filed by Indira IVF founder Dr. Ajay Murdia at the Bhupalpura police station in Udaipur.
According to the FIR, Dr. Murdia claims he was persuaded to invest in a film based on his late wife's life, with alleged assurances that the project would generate around Rs 200 crore in profits. However, Bhatt has dismissed the claims as "misleading" and "absolutely wrong."
Bhatt suggested that the complaint may involve fabricated paperwork, stating, "It's obvious something forged must have been created to convince the police." He further alleged that Dr. Murdia halted the film 'Virat' before completion and failed to make pending payments to technicians, who are still owed around Rs 250 crore.
The filmmaker stated that he is ready to cooperate fully with the investigation and provide evidence to support his statements. "I have complete proof of what I'm saying. If the police need documents, I'll show everything. After that, it will be clear who is right and who is wrong," Bhatt said.
The case is currently under investigation, and no charges have been formally filed so far. Both sides have expressed willingness to present evidence to the authorities.
