Mumbai, March 10: Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya’s lawyer Padma Shkatkar has released an official statement over the sexual harassment case by former actress Tanushree Dutta and said that the “court has not taken the cognizance of the case as it was barred by the Limitation Act due to delay in registration of FIR.”

The statement, which went with the headline: “Finally justice served to Actor Nana Patekar, Choreographer Ganesh Acharya , Sami Siddhiqui ( producer) and Rakesh Sarang ( director)”, stated that Tanushree was targeting the lawyer’s clients.

The statement read: “The FIR bearing No. 448/2018 in Oshiwara police station filed on 10.10.2018 by complainant actress Tanushree Dutta primarily mentions of an incident dated 23.3.2008 which was false from day one targetting my clients. She later aggravated the issue on the string operation of Sami Siddiqui conducted on 5.10.2018 and the court has rightly concluded his innocence.”

Acocrding to the statement, the police officials thoroughly conducted the investigation.

“The Oshiwara police station officer thoroughly conducted the investigation and filed a ‘B summary report’ to the Hon’ble Andheri Magistrate court and the court has not taken the cognizance of the case as it was barred by the Limitation Act due to delay in registration of FIR.”

The lawyer mentioned that “the complainant failed to make an application for condonation of delay they even failed to prove the maintainaibility of their case and the court has dismissed their case.”

“Prima facie there was no sufficient evidence to prove her contention even when there were more than 100 people present at the set while shooting. My clients failed to understand the reason for coming up with these false allegations.”

“They have a large fan following due to their hard work and dedication and the present allegations were made merely to malign the images of my clients with an ulterior motive behind.”

“But some females take advantage and misuse law targeting big respected names of the industry which is wrong and unethical leading to the downturn of the career of veterans.”

The lawyer’s statement also stated that her “clients have faced a lot in these 7 years and had to undergo excessive trauma, stress and sufferings and I have seen this personally.”

“Today the Hon’ble Magistrate Court, Andheri has given the verdict dismissing the case of the complainant . This case is definitely a beacon of light for all those men being targeted with ulterior motives by the ‘Me too’ category of litigants. We had faith in law and order, judiciary and we are delighted with the outcome of the case today.”

Mumbai, March 10: Actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu, who took home the Best Directorial Debut for “Madgaon Express” at the 25th edition of IIFA, said this one is for every single person who believed and cheered for him.

Kunal took to his Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures posing with the award he won.

“Aaila, Iifa!! Mae abhi bhi debut kar raha hoon. Thank you so much @iifa for this honour (best directorial debut) for Madgaon Express. This one is for every single person who believed in me and cheered for me. Thank you for all the love for the film.

“Thank you @excelmovies @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar@roo_cha @vishalrr @kassimjagmagia for believing in my script and me as a director and for backing my vision.”

“Thank you @divyenndu @pratikgandhiofficial@avinashtiwary15 @norafatehi @upendralimaye@chhaya.kadam.75 @remodsouza and every single actor in the film for having faith in me and surrendering yourself as an actor to my vision. You guys are incredible and made all my characters come to life in the best way possible @adilafsarz @hardik.sadhwani @sarveshshingre@prachi.deshpande @sabinahalder @sohelsanwari@zookthespook and all my technicians for trusting me and helping me bring my vision alive on screen”

He went on to thank his family for being his “forever cheerleaders and support system no matter what”.

“Thank you to all the creators on social media and YouTube for getting behind the film and spreading the good word Thank you to all the press and media for covering the film and giving it all the love and appreciation.”

“I take all your feedback and constructive criticism as well and promise to work harder and try to do better in the future And above all the audiences for giving the film the occupied seats in the theatre and the love that makes films and film makers who we are.”

Kunal’s sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan went on to congratulate him and wrote: “So so well deserved Mubarak ho …actor bhi Kamaal only.”

“Madgaon Express” released in 2024. The film is a dark comedy film written and directed by Kunal Khemu. It stars an ensemble cast of Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tiwary, Nora Fatehi, Upendra Limaye and Chhaya Kadam.

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