JP Dutta and JP Films have issued a public statement refuting claims made by Bharat Shah and Bina Bharat Shah regarding the financial accounts of the film Border 2. The notice, released on behalf of the Shahs, accused Dutta of financial misconduct. However, JP Films dismissed the accusations as false, unfounded, and intended to create public sensationalism. 

The post read, “The public notice issued in film trade journal/s by Little & Co. (Advocates & Solicitors) on behalf of their clients Bharat Shah and Bina Bharat Shah making accusations against J P Dutta concerning the accounts of the Film Border is false, unfounded, baseless and mischievous in intent aimed at creating public sensationalism. Contrary to what is stated in the notice, it is Bharat Shah who has deliberately failed to abide by the Deed of Settlement.”

“The matter being sub-judice, JP Films considers it appropriate to let the sanctity of the settlement and course of justice to prevail. As ever, JP Dutta and JP Films are committed to creating clean entertainment that touches the soul of our eternal nation. This short press and media release is to commonly address the queries of all members of press, media and the public.”

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Netflix has recently responded to allegations following a lawsuit filed by Mumbai-based production company Pooja Entertainment, led by Vashu Bhagnani. The OTT streaming giant denied these allegations and claimed that his production house owes them money. Bhagnani claims that the streaming platform failed to fulfill its payment commitments and accused them of ‘cheating’ him after the completion and release of films produced by Pooja Entertainment.

A Netflix spokesperson has officially denied the allegations in a media statement, asserting that Pooja Entertainment owes the streaming service money. The spokesperson stated, “These claims are completely unfounded. Indeed, it’s Pooja Entertainment that owes Netflix money. We have a strong track record of partnership with the Indian creative community and are working with the authorities to resolve this dispute.”

Following accusations of non-payment by Bade Miyan Chote Miyan director Ali Abbas Zafar, Vashu Bhagnani had accused Netflix India of ‘cheating’ him in an interview with The Economic Times. He claims that Netflix owes him Rs 47.37 crore and alleges conspiracy over the rights to three films: Hero No 1, Mission Raniganj, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Vashu filed a complaint against Los Gatos Production Services India, Zoo Digital India, and multiple executives from both companies. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has reportedly summoned executives from Los Gatos for questioning.

The producer recently made headlines for controversy. This year, after Bade Miyan Chote Miyan fell short at the box office, crew members came forward with allegations against him for non-payment of dues. Apart from this, Ali Abbas Zafar, the film’s director, claimed that Bhagnani owed him Rs 7.30 crores.

In light of these claims, the Bade Miyan Chote Miyan producer Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani from Pooja Entertainment took legal action against Ali Abbas, asserting that he misused subsidy funds provided by Abu Dhabi during the film’s production. Their complaint accuses Zafar of fraud involving Rs 9.50 crores and includes serious allegations such as coercion, criminal breach of trust, extortion, blackmail, criminal intimidation, harassment, criminal defamation, and money laundering. Furthermore, it is claimed that Zafar funneled these funds through a shell company located in Abu Dhabi.

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