Bollywood actor Deepak Tijori has taken legal action after falling victim to an alleged fraud. He filed a cheating case at the Bangur Nagar police station in Mumbai. The case targets two women who promised to secure funding for his upcoming film project.
Details of the Alleged Fraud
According to police reports, the incident occurred in February 2025. At that time, Tijori was actively seeking investors to raise Rs 25 crore for a new film production. The two suspects approached him with assurances of financial support.
They claimed to have connections with prominent entertainment companies in Mumbai. Specifically, they promised to arrange a "letter of interest" within one week. This document was supposed to help Tijori attract other investors for his project.
How the Scheme Unfolded
The actor first met one of the women, identified as Kavita, through a film industry broker. Their initial meeting took place in Goregaon during February last year. Kavita expressed keen interest in assisting Tijori with his funding needs.
Just two days later, she introduced him to the second suspect named Fauzia. Together, both women repeated their promise about securing the letter of interest. However, they demanded an advance payment of Rs 2.5 lakh to cover the process costs.
Trusting their professional claims, Tijori entered into a formal Memorandum of Understanding with Fauzia. He then transferred the full Rs 2.5 lakh amount through RTGS payment in February 2025. This transaction marked the beginning of his troubles.
The Aftermath and Police Action
After receiving the payment, both women suddenly became unresponsive. They stopped answering Tijori's phone calls and messages completely. The actor grew suspicious and decided to investigate their claims independently.
He contacted the entertainment companies the women claimed to represent. To his shock, he discovered that neither Kavita nor Fauzia actually worked for these firms. Their professional associations were entirely fabricated according to his findings.
Tijori approached the Bangur Nagar police station last month to report the incident. Police officers verified his complaint and registered a formal First Information Report. The case has been filed under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The registered sections include 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) of the BNS. Both suspects now face serious cheating charges. Authorities have confirmed that further investigation is currently underway.
Background of the Complainant
Deepak Tijori resides in Goregaon west with his family. He has been an active member of the Hindi film industry since 1990. Over his long career, he has worked as an actor, director, and producer on numerous projects.
His current legal action highlights the risks filmmakers face when seeking production funding. The case serves as a cautionary tale for others in the entertainment industry.
