Actress Ruchi Gujjar SLAPS ₹25 Lakh Fraud Claim on Actor-Director, Hits Him With Chappal in SHOCKING Mumbai Theatre Protest – FIR Filed
Actress Ruchi Gujjar files FIR over ₹25 lakh fraud, hits actor-director with chappal at Mumbai theatre in viral protest. Police launch investigation
A dramatic scene unfolded at a Mumbai theatre during the screening of So Long Valley when actress Ruchi Gujjar hit the film’s producer and actor Man Singh with a chappal, leading to chaos at Cinepolis. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, came amid an ongoing financial dispute between Ruchi and another producer, Karan Singh Chauhan.
In the video, she is heard screaming while arguing with the producers. She then lost her cool and hit one of the producers with her chappal.
It appears that she arrived at the theatre with the intention of staging a protest. During the special screening, where the producers were present, Ruchi showed up along with a group of protestors. People around her were seen raising slogans against the producers.
They held placards with the producers’ photos, marked with red cross signs across their faces. In some of the posters, which can be seen in the video, the producers were depicted sitting on donkeys.
According to Ruchi, Chauhan had approached her last year claiming he was producing a Hindi television serial that would soon air on Sony TV. “He offered to add me as a co-producer and also sent documents related to the project,” she said, according to media reports.
Believing the offer, Ruchi stated that between July 2023 and January 2024, she transferred several payments from her company, SR Event and Entertainment, into accounts linked to Chauhan’s K Studios. However, the promised project never took off.
“Despite repeated contacts, he kept postponing them and lied,” she added in her complaint.
She claims to have discovered that the funds were allegedly used not for the serial, but for the production of So Long Valley. “When I got the information that the film is releasing on July 27, I told him to return my money now, on which he started threatening me,” she alleged.
Mumbai Police has registered an FIR under sections 318(4), 352, and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Chauhan, 36, for allegedly cheating actress Ruchiof Rs 25 lakh.
Ruchi has submitted banking records and documents to support her claims. An investigation into the financial transactions and communications is currently underway.
Notably, Ruchi had earlier drawn attention for her Cannes appearance, where she wore a necklace featuring an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The heated incident occurred at a popular theatre in Mumbai, where the unnamed actor-director was attending a public event. Ruchi Gujjar, accompanied by supporters and media personnel, confronted him in full view of the crowd, accusing him of defrauding her under the pretext of investing in a film project. Without warning, she struck him with her footwear, shouting that he had taken ₹25 lakh from her but failed to deliver on his promises.
Witnesses at the scene were stunned by the turn of events, as Gujjar held nothing back, slamming the filmmaker for allegedly duping her and then going silent. Videos from the protest show her furiously pointing fingers and demanding justice, turning the event into a public spectacle.
Shortly after the confrontation, Ruchi Gujjar approached the local police station and lodged an FIR under sections related to cheating, fraud, and criminal breach of trust. According to her statement, the actor-director convinced her to invest ₹25 lakh into a film project in which she was promised a lead role and profit share. However, the film never materialized, and the accused allegedly disappeared with the money, refusing to respond to her calls or messages.
Sources indicate that Gujjar had been trying to resolve the matter privately for weeks before finally resorting to legal and public action.
The entertainment industry has been left shaken by the sheer boldness of the protest. While some insiders claim that such disputes are common but usually kept behind closed doors, Gujjar’s decision to go public has divided opinions. Some have praised her for standing up against exploitation, especially in a male-dominated industry. Others argue that such dramatic protests may hurt reputations without a proper legal verdict.
Social media has reacted with explosive engagement, with hashtags like #RuchiGujjarProtest, #25LakhScam, and #BollywoodFraudExposed trending within hours. Thousands of users have weighed in, with reactions ranging from support to skepticism.
The Mumbai Police have confirmed receipt of the complaint and have begun preliminary investigations. Officers have reportedly summoned the accused for questioning and are gathering documents related to the alleged transaction. If the charges are proven, the accused could face serious consequences, including jail time.
A senior officer stated, “We are taking the complaint seriously. The matter is under investigation, and we will take appropriate action based on evidence.”
Speaking to reporters after the incident, Ruchi Gujjar said:
“I trusted him because he was a known name in the industry. He promised me a role and returns. But he cheated me and disappeared. I want my money back, and I want justice.”
She also emphasized that her public protest was not just about the money but about setting an example for others who suffer in silence.
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