Vikas Bahl cleared of sexual harassment charges following internal probe, will receive directorial credit for Super 30
5 years, 7 months ago

Vikas Bahl cleared of sexual harassment charges following internal probe, will receive directorial credit for Super 30

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The inquiry was headed by Reliance since it holds a 50 percent stake in Phantom Films, the production house which director Vikas Bahl was earlier part of Bollywood director Vikas Bahl, who was accused of sexual harassment by a former Phantom employee at the peak of the #MeToo movement in India, has reportedly been given a clean chit by an internal committee. A new report in Mumbai Mirror states that Bahl, who was removed from his ongoing film Super 30, has been absolved of all charges after an internal enquiry held by Reliance Entertainment found him not guilty. This move reportedly reinstates Bahl’s position as Super 30’s director and now his name will be included in the credits when the film’s trailer releases next week. Confirming the news of Bahl’s acquittal, Reliance Entertainment’s Group CEO Shibasish Sarkar told the publication, “Yes, it is true that the internal complaints committee report has exonerated Vikas Bahl.

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I-T raids at properties of Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Taapsee Pannu in Mumbai
3 years, 10 months ago

I-T raids at properties of Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Taapsee Pannu in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

The Income Tax department on Wednesday carried out searches at properties of filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena and actor Taapsee Pannu. Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane, producer Madhu Mantena, and Vikas Bahl came together to found film production company, Phantom Films, in Mumbai in 2011 Charges of tax evasion have been brought against the now-dissolved film production company. Anurag …

Super 30 actress Mrunal Thakur on Vikas Bahl controversy: What was film's fault
5 years, 6 months ago

Super 30 actress Mrunal Thakur on Vikas Bahl controversy: What was film's fault

India TV News  

Actor Mrunal Thakur says she did not want "Super 30" to be affected by the sexual harassment allegations surrounding its director Vikas Bahl as many people worked hard on the project. The "Queen" director was accused of sexual harassment by a former employee at the now dissolved Phantom Films, which had Bahl as one of the partners alongside Anurag Kashyap, …

Phantom Films Twisted Law to Exonerate Vikas Bahl, Claims Report
5 years, 6 months ago

Phantom Films Twisted Law to Exonerate Vikas Bahl, Claims Report

The Quint  

Documents collected by HuffPost India also suggest that the ICC committee that was finally formed on Bahl’s request rushed through the inquiry and did not even share all the information with the survivor. Sood told HuffPost India that ethically, the complaint should have been passed on to the Local Complaints’ Committee for an unbiased investigation. The ICC transcripts show that …

#MeToo: The Inside Story Of How Vikas Bahl Was Exonerated By His Own Company
5 years, 6 months ago

#MeToo: The Inside Story Of How Vikas Bahl Was Exonerated By His Own Company

Huff Post  

Hindustan Times via Getty Images EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was first published on 3 July 2019. They have to respect her autonomy and not pursue the case if she doesn’t wish for them to.” However, Bahl notes in his submission, “I was informed that in light of the peculiar circumstances, the ICC would reach out to the complainant to find …

Vikas Bahl cleared of #MeToo charges: Here’s what his industry colleagues have to say
5 years, 7 months ago

Vikas Bahl cleared of #MeToo charges: Here’s what his industry colleagues have to say

Hindustan Times  

When the #MeToo wave hit India, Bollywood did not go unscathed. Read: Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli on Vikas Bahl being cleared of MeToo charges: ‘Tum logon ka hisab hoga’ Bahl’s name was removed from the credits of Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30, a film that he had directed. It’s all a sham and patriarchy in this industry will never end!” Another …

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl cleared of sexual harassment charges, to return as Super 30 director
5 years, 7 months ago

#MeToo: Vikas Bahl cleared of sexual harassment charges, to return as Super 30 director

India Today  

Vikas Bahl, who was accused of sexual harassment by an employee of Phantom Films, has been cleared of all charges following an internal inquiry by Reliance Entertainment. Shibasish Sarkar, Group CEO, Reliance Entertainment, confirmed the news to the daily, saying, "Yes, it is that the internal complaints committee report has exonerated Vikas Bahl. With ICC clearing Vikas Bahl's name, we …

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