According to the police complaint and related reports, veteran actor and filmmaker Deepak Tijori has filed a complaint at the Bangur Nagar police station alleging that he was defrauded of Rs 2.5 lakh in an alleged film funding arrangement. Tijori, known for his work as an actor, director and producer in Hindi cinema since the 1990s, said he is looking for investors for his next project, tentatively titled tom dick and maryThe scripting of which he completed in December 2024 and it is estimated that around Rs 25 crore will be required for its production.
Deepak Tijori alleges he was defrauded of Rs 2.5 lakh on false funding promise, case registered: Report
Reportedly, according to the complaint filed on January 13, 2026, a woman named Kavita Shibag Kapoor contacted him at his Goregaon residence in early February 2025, and claimed to be associated with major industry names like T-Series and have strong ties with Zee Network. He later introduced Tijori to another woman, Fauzia RC, who reportedly promised to secure a crucial Letter of Interest (LOI) from Zee Network that could help attract investors for the production of the film.
The two women reportedly assured Tijori that the LOI would be procured within a week and demanded Rs 2.5 lakh as processing fee. Relying on his representation, Tijori signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intermediary on February 21, 2025 and transferred the amount to the account linked to Fauzia on February 22, 2025.
However, despite several months having passed, no letter of interest was provided and the accused reportedly stopped responding to calls and enquiries. The complaint also alleges that Tijori was introduced over the phone to a person named “Joshi” who purportedly represented Zee Network, but subsequent verification with senior officials revealed that no such person was employed in the organization.
Realizing that the promises could be part of a planned fraud involving mistaken identities and unverified industry affiliations, Tijori contacted the police to register a case. The FIR names Kavita Shibagh Kapoor, Fauzia RC and an unidentified third person under sections of the Indian Justice Code for alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy.
