Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi has been given a two-year jail term and a ₹2 crore fine by a local court in Gujarat’s Jamnagar for issuing bounced cheques. The court has allowed Santoshi 30 days to appeal the decision.
The complaint was filed by Ashok Lal, an industrialist and shipping magnate, who had lent ₹1 crore to Santoshi for a film project. Lal alleged that Santoshi gave him 10 cheques of ₹10 lakh each for repayment, but they bounced due to insufficient funds.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi Jailed For 2 Years
Renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi faced legal consequences when a court in Jamnagar, Gujarat, sentenced him to two years in jail and imposed a fine of Rs 2 crore for a bounced cheque case.
Santoshi, known for directing hit Bollywood movies like Ghayal, Ghatak, Damini, and the beloved comedy Andaz Apna Apna, was found guilty by Senior Civil Judge VJ Gadhvi. Additionally, the court ordered Santoshi to compensate double the amount borrowed to the complainant, Ashok Lal, an industrialist.
The Jamnagar court has granted Santoshi’s request for a 30-day delay on the ruling, giving him time to contest the decision in a higher court.
The case began when Lal lent Santoshi Rs 1 crore for a film project. Santoshi gave Lal 10 cheques of Rs 10 lakh each, but they bounced due to insufficient funds. After receiving a legal notice, Santoshi failed to repay the money, leading Lal to file a complaint under the Negotiable Instruments Act in 2017.
Rajkumar Santoshi Cheque Bounce Case
Ashok Lal, a well-known business figure from Jamnagar, complained that he was promised ₹1 crore by a filmmaker, Rajkumar Santoshi, but instead received 10 cheques of ₹10 lakh each, which later bounced. Piyush Bhojani, representing Lal, confirmed the court’s decision to ANI. According to Lal’s lawyer, Lal invested ₹1 crore in Santoshi’s movie.
In return, Santoshi sent him 10 cheques of ₹10 lakh each, but they bounced when deposited. Lal attempted to contact Santoshi regarding this issue but was unsuccessful. As a result, he took legal action under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court sentenced Santoshi to two years in jail and ordered him to repay double the amount owed to Lal during the hearing.
Lahore 1947
Santoshi is gearing up for a new film titled “Lahore 1947,” which is being made by Aamir Khan Productions. This is the first time that Santoshi, Sunny Deol, and Aamir Khan are working together on a project. Additionally, this film will be the 17th production under Aamir Khan Productions. Santoshi and Sunny Deol have previously collaborated on three successful films: Ghayal, Damini, and Ghatak.
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi Jailed For 2 Years FAQs
Q.1. What was Rajkumar Santoshi’s sentence for?
Ans. Rajkumar Santoshi was sentenced to two years in jail and fined ₹2 crore by a court in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for issuing bounced cheques.
Q.2. Who filed the complaint against Rajkumar Santoshi?
Ans. The complaint was filed by Ashok Lal, an industrialist and shipping magnate, who had lent ₹1 crore to Santoshi for a film project.
Q.3. What led to the complaint against Rajkumar Santoshi?
Ans. Rajkumar Santoshi issued 10 cheques of ₹10 lakh each to Ashok Lal for repayment of the loan, but they bounced due to insufficient funds, leading Lal to file a complaint.
Q.4. What movies is Rajkumar Santoshi known for?
Ans. Rajkumar Santoshi is known for directing hit Bollywood movies like Ghayal, Ghatak, Damini, and the beloved comedy Andaz Apna Apna.
Q.5. What is the status of Santoshi’s upcoming film “Lahore 1947”?
Ans. “Lahore 1947” is Santoshi’s upcoming film, being produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. It marks the first collaboration between Santoshi, Sunny Deol, and Aamir Khan, and it will be the 17th production under Aamir Khan Productions.
