FIR Alleges ₹30 Crore Fraud by Vikram Bhatt; Filmmaker Claims Police Misled

Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt was booked in a ₹30 crore fraud case on November 17, 2025, after Udaipur-based fertility specialist and producer Dr Ajay Murdia filed an FIR at Bhupalpura police station. The complaint accuses Bhatt and his production company of cheating and criminal breach of trust over a multi-film agreement signed in memory of Murdia’s late wife.

According to police, Murdia alleged that he paid substantial advances for four films and documentaries, but only two were partially produced and not properly credited, while the highest-budget project never began shooting despite repeated assurances. Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal confirmed that financial transactions and contractual documents are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.

Vikram Bhatt strongly refuted the allegations, telling media that the Rajasthan Police were being deliberately misled through forged documents. “I have received no prior notice, letter, or legal communication. If someone claims I defrauded them of ₹30 crore out of greed for ₹200 crore, they must produce evidence,” he said, adding that emails and contracts in his possession prove non-payment of dues by Murdia’s side to crew members.

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The filmmaker pointed out their successful recent collaboration on Tumko Meri Kasam (2025), a biopic on the founder of Indira IVF produced by Murdia himself, questioning why a supposedly cheated investor would fund multiple projects. Bhatt described the dispute as a civil contractual issue being maliciously escalated into a criminal matter.

Known for directing blockbusters like Ghulam, Raaz, and the 1920 horror franchise, Bhatt has faced professional setbacks before but never criminal charges of this magnitude. Industry sources suggest the case highlights growing risks in independent film financing, where personal investments often lack the safeguards of studio-backed projects.

As the investigation continues with scrutiny of bank records and communication trails, both parties have indicated readiness for a prolonged legal battle. The outcome could set an important precedent for how disputes between producers and creative houses are handled in Indian cinema’s evolving funding landscape.

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