The media and industry got a big shock when it came to light that Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were arrested in Mumbai on Sunday 7 December in a fraud case of Rs 30 crore registered in Rajasthan.
Vikram Bhatt case special: Magistrate rejects filmmaker’s request to travel in Mercedes to Udaipur; Haunted-Ghosts of the Past trailer launch on December 19 now in limbo
Vikram Bhatt and his wife along with six others are accused of defrauding Udaipur-based Dr Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira Group of Companies, to the tune of Rs 30 crore. According to PTI, Dr. Ajay Murdia alleged that he was promised a high earning of Rs. 200 crores, but nothing happened.
Meanwhile, a report in Times of India said that the Udaipur police team coordinated with Mumbai Police and arrested the couple from Yari Road, Andheri. He was produced before a holiday magistrate in Mumbai, who allowed the police to take him to Udaipur on a two-day transit remand.
IHNS It has come to light about a special request made by Vikram Bhatt before the magistrate. A source said, “Vikram Bhatt was informed that he would be taken to Udaipur by road. Given that it would take more than 15-16 hours to reach the Rajasthan city, he asked if he could travel in his car, a Mercedes. However, the court rejected his request, after which Vikram Bhatt traveled in one of the cars arranged by the Udaipur police.”
Will the Haunted trailer still drop on December 19th?
Meanwhile, an industry insider tells us that the promotional schedule of Vikram’s next film is now in question. Haunted – Ghosts of the pastThe insider said, “Vikram Bhatt had planned to launch the trailer Haunted – Ghosts of the past On 19 December. Due to this sudden turn of events, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to come out of this in the next 11 days and go to the event as planned.
IHNS Specifically reported in November 2025 Haunted – Ghosts of the pastIts release was pushed from November 21, 2025, to January 30, 2026. Vikram Bhatt revealed that the VFX in the teaser were criticized for not looking very realistic, after which he re-shot a portion of the film. This led to adjournment.
memorable launch event
An event was held at a five-star hotel in Mumbai on August 12, 2024, where Vikram Bhatt announced his collaboration with Indira Entertainment, chaired by Dr. Ajay Murdia. Vikram was also joined by Dr. Ajay Murdia and Mahesh Bhatt, Anupam Kher, Esha Deol, Adah Sharma and Ishwak Singh. Four films were launched at this event – Historical battlewildlife thriller Virat and romantic drama you are my whole story And I swear to you, you are my whole story It was to be directed by Suhitra Das, while Vikram Bhatt was to direct the remaining three films.
Of these four films I swear to you The first film was scheduled to release on March 21, 2025 and incidentally, it was inspired by the life of Dr. Ajay Murdia. After this it was done you are my whole story On 26 September. battle And Virat Expected to be out in 2026.
Case
According to Hindustan Times, Dr. Ajay Murdia met filmmaker Dinesh Kataria at an event, where Kataria suggested making a biopic on Murdia’s wife, and promised that the film would showcase her contributions to the nation. The film in question was I swear to you,
Udaipur Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal told Hindustan Times that in April 2024, Murdia was called to Vrindavan Studios in Mumbai, where he was introduced to Vikram Bhatt. During this meeting, they reportedly finalized an understanding whereby Bhatt would take charge of the entire film production process, while Murdia’s role would be limited to financing the project.
Goyal further said that a contract was reportedly worth Rs. A deal worth Rs 40 crore was made for two films titled biopic And MaharanaBetween May 2024 and June 2025, Murdia paid Bhatt and vendors associated with these proposed films a total of Rs, Made several payments, 30 crores, However, when the accused allegedly stopped responding to his emails earlier this year, Murdia realized he had been duped and filed a complaint on November 8,
Vikram Bhatt and seven others have been charged under sections 318 (cheating), 316 (criminal breach of trust), 336 (forgery) and other relevant provisions of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS). Vikram Bhatt’s daughter Krishna Bhatt is also named in the FIR.
