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Deepika Padukone, ‘83’ Makers In Legal Trouble For Alleged Cheating
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Ahead of its release, Ranveer Singh’s much-hyped film 83 is facing legal trouble and Deepika Padukone’s name has also been dragged into the controversy. Yes, you read that right! A case has reportedly been filed in a Mumbai court against the 83 makers of alleged cheating and the complaint also mentions Deepika’s name as she is one of the producers of the upcoming sports drama.
According to an India Today report, a UAE-based financer has filed the complaint after approaching the Andheri Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Mumbai. In the complaint, it has been alleged that Vibri Media has promised good returns to his company after they invested Rs 16 crore (approx). However, without the complainant’s consent, the money was used for the production of 83 after their funds were directed into multiple agreements involving filmmakers like Sajid Nadiadwala, Kabir Khan, Deepika Padukone among others.
Advocate Rizwan Siddiquee, who is representing FZE (the complainant), said, “It is true that my client has filed a criminal complaint against all the Producers of the film 83 on the grounds of cheating and criminal conspiracy. My client had no other option but to initiate strict legal proceedings, as the producers did not seem interested in resolving the dispute amicably, despite full knowledge of my client’s rights. The matter would now be taken up by respective Courts”.
In the complaint, FZE has asked for issuance of process against all the accused of allegedly committing offenses under IPC Sections 405, 406, 415, 418, 420, and 120B. The makers of 83 are yet to react to the same.
Talking about the much-awaited biopic, 83 features Ranveer as the Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev while Deepika will be seen essaying the role of the cricketer’s wife Romi Bhatia. The makers of 83, directed by Kabir Khan, recently released the film’s trailer which is receiving an overwhelming response from moviegoers.
Also featuring Saqib Saleem, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Harrdy Sandhu among others in pivotal roles, it is slated to hit the theatres on 24 December, during the Christmas weekend.