Bharat Shah

The 2001 film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, known for its early depiction of surrogacy, became infamous for its ties to the Mumbai underworld. Financier Bharat Shah unknowingly funded the project, later discovering producer Nazim Rizvi's alleged links to Chhota Shakeel. This led to extortion attempts and Shah's eventual arrest and conviction for failing to disclose these connections.

Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters clashed during an election campaign in West Bengal's Hooghly district, resulting in minor injuries to four BJP workers. The incident occurred as campaigning intensifies for the 2026 Assembly elections, with both parties trading sharp political attacks and releasing manifestos.

A Vikhroli doctor suffered muscle breakdown after resuming gymming. This condition, rhabdomyolysis, can harm kidneys. Doctors are urging greater awareness of acute kidney injuries. Many Indians face chronic kidney disease, often due to diabetes and hypertension. Preventive care is crucial to protect kidney health.

A grandson of film producer Bharat Shah (75) was arrested on Saturday for allegedly assaulting a cop. The producer and his son were booked in a separate assault case.

Bharat Shah has issued a notice to JP Dutta for not receiving overflow payments from the 1997 film Border, despite an arbitration settlement. He claims no money has been paid and has filed a complaint with the Indian Film & TV Producer's council. Sunny Deol will star in Border 2 alongside Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, directed by Anurag Singh.

There was a time when Ram Gopal Varma and Bharat Shah were good friends. Back then, the diamond merchant-cum-financier funded the director’s movies. But now, they’re battling monetary matters in court.

Diamond merchant and film financier Bharat Shah has got anticipatory bail from the Bombay high court in a case of alleged forgery and cheating filed against him by the Aarey police.

MUMBAI: One year after his arrest in a case of alleged nexus with the underworld, ailing Bollywood financier Bharat Shah has been summoned by a special court from a hospital to answer charges registered against him under a stringent law. Shah will have to appear before the court on Monday.

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday stayed the conviction of film financier Bharat Shah in a case of alleged nexus of Bollywood with underworld.

MUMBAI: Diamond tycoon Bharat Shah could be removed from the board of directors of 19 companies in accordance with the Companies Act, 1956.

Film financier Bharat Shah was arrested by the Malabar Hill police on Thursday in connection with an old cheating case registered against him in Silvassa.

Mumbai's new Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR-2034) is raising concerns among medical experts, who warn of a potential public health crisis. Increased FSI and unabated redevelopment are leading to higher urban density, environmental stress, and a surge in respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. Doctors highlight the direct link between construction pollution and deteriorating health outcomes for residents.

It has been over a decade since film financier and diamond merchant Bharat Shah was accused of being involved with gangster Chota Shakeel. And now, history is all set to be repeated. Albeit, on screen.

Mumbai: In two separate cases, two businessmen were arrested in Rs 11.38 cr and Rs 11.19 cr input tax credit (ITC) frauds. The accused are Bharat Shah, proprietor of Bharat Shah and Company and Amrutlal Patel, proprietor of Jaatvedas Construction Company. —Ahmed Ali

Preity Zinta, speaking at the India Today Conclave East 2018, opened up about her involvement in the 2003 Bharat Shah case. Amid filming 'Chori Chori Chupke Chupke', she faced threats from the underworld, receiving intimidating calls. Despite others retracting their statements about being threatened, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Rakesh Roshan, Preity remained resolute in her testimony, informing the sessions court about extortion threats. During the legal proceedings, her statement was recorded in-camera by Sessions Judge A P Bhangale, with only defense lawyers and the accused present. Bharat Shah was convicted for concealing his knowledge of underworld connections, while producer Nazim Rizvi was found guilty of association with gangsters. Reflecting on those trying times, Preity emphasized the fear on film sets, especially after the shooting incident involving Rakesh Roshan. She recalled the distressing moments of receiving abusive calls from gangsters and stressed the importance of caution, advising against answering calls from unfamiliar numbers. Despite the ordeal, Preity remained resilient, underscoring the necessity of protection during such challenging circumstances.

MUMBAI: The wedding reception of deputy chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal’s son Pankaj on Tuesday ended on a note of suspense as diamond king Bharat Shah turned up at the glittering event at the Mahalaxmi Race Course.

MUMBAI: In a significant ruling, the Mumbai High Court on Monday upheld the order of a special court which rejected the plea of film financier Bharat Shah to quash police sanction to try him under a stringent law.

MUMBAI: The Hindi film industry on Wednesday welcomed the apex court decision to release on bail Bharat Shah, leading movie financier and distributor, held for his alleged nexus with the underworld to target film personalities for personal gains.

MUMBAI: Film financier Bharat Shah, who was released on bail by Supreme Court on Wednesday, will continue to be in Bombay Hospital until he recovers, hospital sources said here on Thursday.

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday directed that incarcerated diamond merchant and film financier Bharat Shah should be shifted from Lilavati Hospital to Bombay Hospital instead of the government-run JJ Hospital as directed by the trial court.

MUMBAI: The trial involving alleged nexus of underworld with film financier Bharat Shah, producer Nasim Rizvi and two others resumed in special court here on Friday.

MUMBAI: Mumbai High Court on Wednesday rejected appeals filed by film financier Bharat Shah challenging a lower court's order which refused to discharge them in a case of alleged nexus with the underworld.

After co-producing Saathiya, the two will now remake south Indian hit Thalapathi

MUMBAI: Film financier Bharat Shah, producer Nasim Rizvi and two others would face trial in a special court on July 2.

MUMBAI: A special court on Thursday framed charges against film financier Bharat Shah, producer Nasim Rizvi, his assistant Abdul Rahim Allah Baksh in a case of alleged nexus with the underworld.

MUMBAI: Incarcerated film financier Bharat Shah was on Monday admitted to Leelavati Hospital here for an angiogram test even as the Mumbai High Court heard arguments on his bail petition and an appeal against a lower court's order directing him to pay Rs 4.5 crore to the court receiver.

MUMBAI: A special court on Monday directed the Dean of a government hospital to submit a report on the health of incarcerated film financier Bharat Shah by October 17 and adjourned his bail plea on medical grounds till then.

MUMBAI: Incarcerated film financier Bharat Shah was on Monday admitted to Leelavati Hospital here for an angiogram test even as the Mumbai High Court heard arguments on his bail petition and an appeal against a lower court's order directing him to pay Rs 4.5 crore to the court receiver.

MUMBAI: Mumbai High Court on Friday rejected the bail plea of film financier Bharat Shah, held for his alleged nexus with the underworld.

MUMBAI: A special court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to incarcerated diamond merchant and film financier Bharat Shah who had made an application on medical grounds.