Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 21:00 IST

Vikram Bhatt denies allegations in a ₹30-crore fraud FIR filed by Indira IVF founder Ajay Murdia, calling the complaint “misleading” and claiming the police were misled.

Vikram Bhatt has denied allegations of a ₹30-crore fraud after an IVF specialist filed an FIR accusing him of misappropriating funds for a biopic project.

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has been booked in an alleged ₹30 crore fraud case in Udaipur, along with seven others, including his wife Shwetambari Bhatt. The FIR was filed by Dr Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira IVF, at the Bhupalpura police station. Bhatt, however, has dismissed all allegations, calling the complaint “fabricated” and claiming that the police have been misled.

FIR Alleges ₹30 Crore Misappropriation in Proposed Biopic

According to the FIR, the dispute stems from a film project that was pitched to Dr Murdia as a biopic inspired by his late wife’s life. The complaint alleges that Vikram Bhatt and his associates assured Dr Murdia that the film would generate profits of nearly ₹200 crore and encouraged him to invest heavily in the production.

The FIR claims that the filmmaker and his team allegedly diverted or misused over ₹30 crore under the pretext of film development. Along with Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari, individuals named Mehboob and Dinesh Kataria have also been named in the complaint.

Dr Murdia alleged that after the money was transferred, no meaningful progress was made on the project and that repeated attempts to seek clarity about the film were ignored. This, he claims, prompted him to approach the Rajasthan police.

Vikram Bhatt Responds: “FIR Is Completely Misleading”

Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Vikram Bhatt said he learned about the FIR only on Monday and was “shocked” by the allegations. He categorically denied any wrongdoing.

“Yes, I found out today that Ajay Murdia has filed an FIR not just against me but against eight of us,” Bhatt said. “I have read the FIR and in my view it is misleading. The police have been completely misguided because the things written in the FIR are absolutely wrong.”

The filmmaker suggested that forged or fabricated documents may have influenced the complaint. “It’s obvious that he must have created some fabricated, forged documents. I don’t know what exactly, but there must be something he used to convince the police,” he alleged.

Bhatt Accuses Dr Murdia of Halting Film ‘Virat’ Midway

Bhatt further claimed that the dispute stems from a separate film project titled Virat. According to him, Dr Murdia abruptly stopped funding the film in the middle of production and allegedly withheld payments owed to technicians and crew members.

“He stopped the film Virat midway. And the payment that needs to be made to workers, about ₹250 crore, has still not been paid,” Bhatt said. “My technicians have called him. I think this is some tactic of his to avoid making payments.”

The filmmaker added that he is fully prepared to cooperate with the investigation. “If the police need proof, come to me. I will show everything. After that, they will know who is right and who is wrong.”

About Tumko Meri Kasam

The dispute also mentions Tumko Meri Kasam, a film written and directed by Vikram Bhatt. The project, based on the life of Dr Ajay Murdia, features Anupam Kher, Adah Sharma and Esha Deol. The film has reportedly been in various stages of development for years.

Yatamanyu Narain

Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More

Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More