Bollywood actor-filmmaker Deepak Tijori has accused film producr Mohan Nadar of duping him of Rs 2.6 crore.
The actor has lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police and case of cheating has now been registered.
A case has been registered under section 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code, the Mumbai Police said.
Deepak Tijori files cheating case
According to a report in Times of India, Nadar had joined Tijori to co-produce a thriller movie, 'Tipppsy'.
In his complaint letter, Tijori mentioned that Nadar siphoned off with Rs 2.6 crore on the pretext of using it for shoot location.
Tijori and Nadar had signed the contract for 'Tipppsy' in 2019. The latter then took Rs 2.6 crore from the former, stating that he needed the money to pay for the shoot location in London, and had promised to return the amount.
While the shoot commenced in London in September 2019, Nadar did not eventually complete the project and when Tijori asked to return the money, he gave him cheques which kept bouncing.
Tijori thus filed a case with the Mumbai Police accusing Nadar of cheating, and an investigation has been launched in the matter.
About Tipppsy
'Tipppsy' is touted to be an all-girls multistarrer Hindi film, which explored the emotional aspects of female friendships.
Directed by Deepak Tijori, the film reportedly revolves around five girls on a bachelorette trip to Goa. Expected to be on the lines of the female version of the international cult film 'Hangover', the film features Natasha Suri, Kainaat Arora, Soniya Birje, Alankrita Sahai, and Nazia Hussain in lead roles.
The film was expected to release in September 2022, however, the makers have not commented on any new development.
