Mumbai: The Oshiwara police have registered an FIR against Karan Singh Chauhan, 36, for allegedly cheating actress Ruchi Gujjar, 27, of Rs 25 lakh. Chauhan allegedly took the money under the pretext of investing it in the production of the movie ‘Solang Valley’ on the pretext of purported contacts with Sony TV.
About The Case
The case was registered on July 24. As per the FIR, Gujjar resides in Jogeshwari West. In 2023, she and Chauhan were living together. Chauhan, a native of Madhya Pradesh, has no fixed address but maintained an office in Andheri West at the time. Gujjar alleged that Chauhan introduced her to one Nazia Shaikh, claiming she worked at Sony TV and would provide approval for his proposed serial.
In June 2023, he told Gujjar that the approval was expected soon and began asking her for money. Between July 2023 and January 2024, she transferred Rs 25 lakh in six instalments to Chauhan’s bank accounts. However, whenever she inquired about the serial’s progress, Chauhan gave evasive responses. Growing suspicious, she later contacted Nazia Shaikh, who denied giving any approval or being involved in such a project.
On being confronted, Chauhan claimed he had invested the money in the production of ‘Solang Valley’. He assured Gujjar that once the film was sold, she would get her money back and her name would appear in the credits.
