US Edition"Asked For Nudes": Homebound DOP Accused Of "Inappropriate Behaviour"
- Cinematographer Pratik Shah faced sexual misconduct allegations publicly revealed in Mumbai on May 30 and 31, 2025, related to his work on the film Homebound.
- The accusations followed reports from over 20 women collected by filmmaker Abhinav Singh and a prior complaint made four years ago to the Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective.
- Hansal Mehta called for a thorough inquiry against abuse of power on May 31, urging the industry to end silence around predators and noting abuse affects all genders.
- Dharma Productions stated Shah was a freelancer on Homebound whose engagement has ended, while its internal committee received no complaints from the film’s cast or crew.
- The allegations intensified demands for accountability and safer creative workspaces, with growing industry calls to investigate predatory behavior and support victims.
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Hansal Mehta Demands Investigation Against Homeboud Cinematographer Pratik Shah, Says ‘Abuse Thrives in Silence’ (See Post) | 🎥 LatestLY
Hansal Mehta wrote, 'Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to silence survivors. That silence must be broken.' 🎥 Hansal Mehta Demands Investigation Against Homeboud Cinematographer Pratik Shah, Says ‘Abuse Thrives…
Dharma Productions reacts to sexual misconduct allegations against Homebound cinematographer: 'Did not receive any complaints...'
The cinematographer of Homebound, Pratik Shah has been surrounded with controversy. He deleted his Instagram account getting accused of abuse and inappropriate conduct. The Dharma Productions has issued a statement about the same. The statement clarified that the POSH committee of the production house had not received any complaints against him from any cast or crew' during the shoot of the film. Dharma Productions stated in an official statemen…
Dharma Productions responds to abuse allegations against cinematographer Pratik Shah: Details inside
New Delhi: Pratik Shah, the cinematographer known for his work on Homebound—a film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival—has recently made headlines after being accused of emotional abuse by independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh. Singh publicly called Shah “highly manipulative” and “emotionally abusive.” Following the allegations, Shah reportedly deleted his Instagram account. In light of the controversy, Dharma Productions has issued an offi…
‘Homebound’ DOP accused of inappropriate behaviour, Dharma Production distances itself from him
Mumbai, May 31 (PTI) A cinematographer, known for working on Vikramaditya Motwane's "Jubilee" series and recently on Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", is at the centre of a major controversy over his alleged inappropriate behaviour.Accusations against cinematographer Pratik Shah surfaced on social media two days ago. Shah, who has deleted his Instagram account in the wake of the controversy, was unavailable when reached out for a comment. In respons…
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