Here’s a juicy bit of news that’s rocking the film world. Filmmaker and actor Hemanth has been arrested by the police. The big reason? He’s facing serious accusations of sexual harassment. Let’s dig into what happened.
The Bengaluru police recently took Hemanth into custody. This all started when a well-known reality show winner, who is also an actress, filed a complaint against him. She claimed Hemanth exploited her. He had promised her a big lead role in a movie.
The Actress Shares Her Story
The actress told police that Hemanth first contacted her in 2022. He offered her the main part in his film, ‘Richie’. They even settled on a payment of two lakh rupees for her work. She received an advance payment of 60,000 rupees. However, the film’s shooting kept getting pushed back. This made the actress quite unhappy with the way things were going.
Trouble on Set and Beyond
According to the police report, Hemanth allegedly pressured the actress during filming. She was supposedly forced to act in controversial and upsetting scenes. He also made her wear uncomfortable clothes. The actress also claimed he touched her improperly. This created a very uncomfortable work atmosphere for her and left her feeling mentally distressed.
Harassment Continues During Promotions
The inappropriate behavior wasn’t just limited to the film set. The actress also said Hemanth harassed her during a promotional trip for the film in Mumbai. When she tried to stand up for herself, Hemanth reportedly threatened her with goons. She became seriously concerned for her own safety and well-being.
Money Problems and Privacy Breaches
The actress also brought up financial issues. She said a check Hemanth gave her for payment later bounced. To make things worse, some unedited and inappropriate scenes from the movie were uploaded online. These clips appeared on social media without her permission, which added more weight to her police complaint.
Police Take Action
Based on her detailed complaint, the Rajajinagar police arrested Hemanth. He was then brought before the court. The court decided to send him to judicial custody, and the investigation into the case has now officially begun. Police stated they are checking every claim and following proper legal steps. Any further actions will depend on the evidence they gather during their investigation.