Mumbai: Bollywood filmmaker Shakeel Noorani has been arrested by Mumbai Police in a case related to allegations of rape, sexual harassment and blackmail. 73-year-old Noorani was caught from a farmhouse located in Satara district of Maharashtra. According to the police, after the complaint was filed, he was out of police custody for about 40 days. At present he is in police custody and the investigation of the case is going on. Noorani’s lawyer has denied the allegations made against him.
What allegations did the actress make against Noorani?
According to the complaint lodged with the police, the 33-year-old actress met Noorani in 2016. The actress has alleged that after this she was sexually exploited for several years. In the complaint, he has also been accused of giving drugs and making videos of objectionable situations. The police are investigating these allegations.
Also accused of blackmailing through video?
In the complaint, the actress has alleged that Noorani blackmailed her by threatening to make the video made public. The actress has also claimed that she suffered a miscarriage due to these incidents. Based on the complaint, the police registered a case and started investigation and searched for Noorani.
Where was Noorani for 40 days?
After the case was registered, the police was busy searching for Noorani. During investigation, his location was found in Satara district of Maharashtra. After this, the police team took action at the farmhouse and arrested him. Confirming the arrest, a senior Mumbai Police official said that the investigation of the case is being proceeded as per law.
With which films has Shakeel Noorani been associated?
Shakeel Noorani has been active in Bollywood for a long time. His name has been associated with films like ‘Bade Dilwala’ (1999) and ‘Zoru Ka Ghulam’ (2000). While working in the entertainment world, he has been associated with film production and direction.
Have the allegations been proved?
This matter is still under investigation. Police have arrested Noorani on the basis of the complaint, but the allegations against him have not yet been proven in court. Noorani’s lawyer has rejected the allegations. In such a situation, the complete picture of the case will be clear only after the completion of the investigation and the court proceedings.
