Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah faces sexual misconduct allegations; Dharma Productions issues statement

The production house issued an official statement emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct.

Cinematographer Pratik Shah, known for his latest work in Neeraj Ghaywan’ directorial and Karan Johar's production Homebound, has been recently accused of sexual harassment. The allegations were brought forward by filmmaker Abhinav Singh, who cited testimonies from nearly 20 women. Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has now issued a statement reacting to the allegations.

The production house issued an official statement emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct. As quoted by The Times of India, the company reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment. “At Dharma Productions, we have a zero tolerance policy against inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment towards any individual working with us in any capacity, and we treat sexual harassment cases very seriously.”

It further read, “Mr. Pratik Shah was a freelancer on the project Homebound and was working on it for a limited period. His engagement with us has been completed. During this limited period, our internal committee for POSH didn’t receive any complaints against him from any cast or crew on our film Homebound.”

Filmmaker Abhinav Singh took to his Instagram and accused Pratik Shah of inappropriate behaviour with female peers and urged his female friends to stay careful around him. A part of his post read, “To my female friends: Please be cautious around a certain cinematographer I've encountered-he's highly manipulative and emotionally abusive based on my personal experience. If you want details, feel free to DM me.”

In one of his posts he also mentioned, “I’ve spoken out, and now I’m hearing from others - people who’ve felt silenced or sidelined. It’s heartbreaking. The patterns are undeniable. Many have called him a predator."

“The number of women who’ve reached out to me is honestly frightening. I feel like I’m having a Margot Robbie moment from Bombshell. I will not be silenced. And to those who are still employing him – f**k you. His name is Pratik Shah. He’s a cinematographer," read the post.

Pratik Shah is a cinematographer and has worked in films including CTRL, Jubilee and Homebound.