Vikram Bhatt Arrested in 30 Crore Fraud Case
Vikram Bhatt Arrested in 30 Crore Fraud Case
In a dramatic turn of events, filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been arrested in a ₹30 crore fraud case, just weeks after publicly calling the allegations against him “fabricated.” The arrest was carried out through a coordinated operation by the Rajasthan Police and Mumbai Police, who reportedly detained the director from his sister-in-law’s residence in the Yaari Road locality of Mumbai.
This development comes nearly 20 days after Bhatt issued an official statement denying all accusations and claiming that the police had been “completely misguided.”
₹30 Crore Fraud Case: What the FIR Says
The case traces back to an FIR lodged at the Bhupalpura Police Station in Udaipur, where Dr. Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira IVF Hospital, accused Bhatt and his associates of duping him of more than ₹30 crore.
According to the complaint:
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Bhatt and his team allegedly convinced Dr. Murdia to invest in a biographical film based on the life of his late wife.
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They reportedly promised that the film would be a massive success, generating profits close to ₹200 crore.
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The project was pitched as a heartfelt tribute, making the offer emotionally compelling for Dr. Murdia.
Despite Bhatt’s categorical denial, the investigation gained momentum, leading to a lookout notice issued a week ago against the filmmaker, his wife Shwetambari Bhatt, and six others connected to the case.
Following his arrest, the Rajasthan Police are expected to seek transit remand from a Bandra court to bring Bhatt to Udaipur for further questioning. – Vikram Bhatt Arrested in 30 Crore Fraud Case
How Dr. Murdia Got Involved
The origins of the case date back to April 25, 2024, when Dr. Murdia met filmmaker Vikram Bhatt at Vrindavan Studio in Mumbai.
As per the FIR:
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Dr. Murdia initially connected with Dinesh Kataria, who introduced him to Bhatt.
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During their discussions, Kataria and Bhatt reportedly presented an appealing vision for a biopic celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Murdia’s late wife.
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The doctor, emotionally invested in honouring her memory, agreed to fund the project.
However, when the promised film failed to materialize and no concrete progress was shown, he lodged a formal complaint accusing the team of cheating and criminal breach of trust. – Vikram Bhatt Arrested in 30 Crore Fraud Case
What Happens Next?
With Bhatt now under arrest, the case is expected to gather significant national attention. The Rajasthan Police’s next step will be transporting him to Udaipur, where investigators will question him further regarding the financial transactions, agreements, and alleged misrepresentations.
The film fraternity is yet to respond officially, but the controversy has already sparked widespread debate about financial transparency and celebrity-driven investments in film projects.
Vikram Bhatt Arrested in 30 Crore Fraud Case
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