A 34-year-old actor and producer has approached the police in Maharashtra’s Sangli district, alleging that he was cheated of Rs 40 lakh by composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal. Police confirmed on Thursday that no First Info Report (FIR) has been registered to this point within the matter.The complainant, recognized as Vidnyan Mane, an area resident, submitted an software searching for the registration of an FIR in opposition to Muchhal to the Sangli Superintendent of Police on Tuesday, an official informed PTI.Based on the grievance, Palaash Muchhal met Mane in Sangli on December 5, 2023. Throughout their assembly, Mane reportedly expressed curiosity in investing in movie manufacturing. Muchhal allegedly supplied him the chance to take a position as a producer in his upcoming challenge, Nazaria.
Alleged promise of revenue and performing position
As per the grievance, Muchhal informed Mane that after the movie’s launch on OTT platforms, he may earn a revenue of Rs 12 lakh on an funding of Rs 25 lakh. He additionally allegedly supplied Mane a task within the movie.The 2 reportedly met twice after that, following which Mane allegedly transferred a complete of Rs 40 lakh to Muchhal by March 2025.The grievance states that the challenge didn’t get accomplished. When Mane demanded his a refund, he allegedly obtained no response. He then approached the Sangli police searching for motion within the matter.Police officers stated {that a} preliminary probe is presently underway.
Controversy follows private setback
The event comes barely a month after Palaash Muchhal’s marriage ceremony to Smriti Mandhana was known as off. The couple was scheduled to get married on November 23, however the marriage ceremony was postponed after Smriti’s father, Shriniwas, was hospitalised on account of a coronary heart ailment.Later, Palaash issued an announcement saying that he had “determined to maneuver on” and expressed anguish over what he described as baseless on-line chatter. He had urged individuals to replicate earlier than amplifying unverified claims.
Palaash Muchhal shifts focus again to movies
After sustaining a comparatively low profile in latest weeks, Palaash Muchhal has now shifted his consideration again to skilled commitments. The composer-turned-filmmaker is ready to start work on his subsequent directorial challenge, marking a return to cinema following a interval of heightened public consideration.The yet-untitled movie will function Shreyas Talpade in a key position and is predicted to go on flooring quickly. Set in opposition to the backdrop of Mumbai, the challenge will see Shreyas Talpade taking part in a standard man, with Palaash Muchhal directing the movie himself.Whereas particulars in regards to the storyline, supporting solid, and launch timeline stay below wraps, taking pictures is believed to start shortly in Mumbai.