73 year old Director Shakeel Noorani arrested over alleged rape of 33 year old actor in Mumbai
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The star has alleged that after she reached the director's residence, she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted. The complaint further states that Noorani allegedly threatened her following the incident. Police subsequently registered a case based on the star's allegations and arrested the filmmaker.
Adding to this, Following his arrest, Noorani was produced before the Borivali Holiday Court. The court has as per reports remanded him to police custody until August 12, during which the police are expected to investigate the allegations and gather further evidence in the case.
Meanwhile, The allegations are currently part of an ongoing investigation, and the charges against Noorani have not been established in court.
Notably, Shakeel Noorani has been associated with Hindi cinema as a writer, producer and director. He is known for films including Bade Dilwala, rolled out in 1999, and Joru Ka Ghulam, which came out in 2000.
As per the latest buzz, The latest case has brought the veteran filmmaker into the spotlight as Mumbai Police continue their investigation into the star's allegations. Further details regarding the case are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses and the police record statements and examine other evidence connected to the complaint.
In further updates, Noorani's police custody is scheduled to continue until August 12, following which he is expected to be produced before the court again. The investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding the allegations and the events that allegedly took place at his Malwani residence.
Source: Bollywood Hungama