Director Shakeel Noorani, 73, Arrested Over Alleged Rape, Sexual Assault Of 33-Year-Old Actress; Claims He Drugged & Threatened Her With Video
Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani, 73, who directed films including Bade Dil Wala and Joru Ka Ghulam, was arrested by the Malvani Police in the early hours of August 8 in connection with an alleged rape and sexual assault case filed by a 33-year-old actress. The Malvani Police registered a case under Sections 64(2)(M), 123, 351(2) and 88 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Shakeel Noorani Arrested…
Filmmaker Shakeel Noorani, 73, was taken into custody by the Malvani Police on August 8 in connection with an alleged rape and sexual assault case. The victim, a 33-year-old actress, filed the complaint, alleging that Noorani drugged her and threatened to release a video unless she remained silent. According to the police report, the actress met Noorani at an awards event in 2016.
She claimed Noorani discussed a future project and asked her to contact him regarding potential work. The woman's subsequent visit to Noorani's residence led to the alleged incident where he allegedly gave her a drink, rendering her unconscious. She later regained consciousness and said Noorani showed her a video and threatened to disseminate it if she reported the incident or informed her relatives.
The actress also stated Noorani administered contraceptive pills after each sexual encounter. Noorani's lawyer, Vikas Singh Goar, vehemently denied the allegations, claiming his client is innocent until proven guilty.
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