Bhandarkar 'relieved' at court quashing rape charge

Bhandarkar 'relieved' at court quashing rape charge
Tuesday, November 06, 2012 11:15 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
National award-winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said he is relieved after the Supreme Court quashed the charge of alleged rape levelled against him by actress and model Preeti Jain.

He thanks his wife, friends and fans for their constant support.

"I am feeling very much relieved. When I got this news, I was completely numb and I was in tears. This case was almost eight and a half years old, so this whole drama has come to an end," Bhandarkar told.

The apex court bench of Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice C.K. Prasad quashed the charge after it was told that the actress was no longer interested in pursuing the matter after nine years.

Jain earlier alleged that Bhandarkar had sex with her 16 times on the promise of casting her in a lead role in a film. Jain filed a complaint in a magistrate's court in 2004 after Maharashtra Police twice filed closure reports after investigation into the allegation of rape.

Bhandarkar says he never felt demoralised because of the allegation.

"As a filmmaker, this whole thing never demoralised me. I am very happy and thankful to the media, people, friends who have supported me. I am grateful to my wife (Renu Namboodiri), who stood by me during this sad phase."

"The industry thought my career would come to an end post this, but this thing never demoralised me and I stuck with my conviction and went ahead and made films. I am very happy right now and thankful to god," he added.

The 46-year-old is known for films like "Chandni Bar", "Page 3", "Traffic Signal" and "Fashion". His latest film was Kareena Kapoor-starrer "Heroine".
Deepika Padukone joins Allu Arjun, Atlee and Sun Pictures in the biggest visual epic of Indian cinema!

A blockbuster announcement has sent the Indian film industry into a tizzy. With icon star Allu Arjun

Monday, June 09, 2025
Friendship, Dreams and Glory: Amazon MX Player drops the trailer for Gamerlog starring Darsheel Safary in a coming-of-age esports showdown!

Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free streaming service, today announced its upcoming series Gamerlog, by

Monday, June 09, 2025
Sonam Bajwa and Chunky Pandey Celebrate the Success of Housefull 5's Bumper Opening!

Housefull 5 is creating waves across the country, winning hearts with its comic timing and receiving applause

Monday, June 09, 2025
Netizens Applaud Chitrangda Singh in Housefull 5!

Chitrangda Singh is back and this time, she is packing in laughter in the theatre. The actress, known for her

Monday, June 09, 2025
Patralekhaa Talks Career Lows, Raj's Support, and Why No One Does It Like Alia and Ranbir in Filmfare's OTT Showcase!

Patralekhaa, an actor who effortlessly combines striking style with compelling substance, opens up in a

Monday, June 09, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT