Sunny Deol faces legal trouble as producer Sourav Gupta files case alleging cheating and forgery

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Actor Sunny Deol finds himself in legal hot water as producer Sourav Gupta has filed a case against him at the Juhu police station, alleging cheating and forgery. Gupta, a builder-turned-producer, claims to have paid substantial amounts of money to Deol for a film project initially signed in 2016, as well as covering expenses for

various technicians involved in the production. Deol has declined to

comment on the allegations, but his lawyer is scheduled to address the

press today.

Sourav Gupta, represented by lawyer Ashok Saraogi, alleges that Deol

was signed for a film in 2016 with an initial signing amount of Rs 1

crore, which eventually increased to around Rs 5 crore. ETimes quotes

Saraogi, "My client is a well-reputed builder who decided to enter the

entertainment industry. He met some people and decided to produce a

film with Sunny Deol. The actor agreed to work with the team, and a

signing amount of Rs 1 crore was paid to him, which eventually

increased to about Rs 5 crore."

The relationship between Gupta and Deol soured when the actor

allegedly started making excuses to delay the project. Saraogi stated,

"One fine day, Sunny Deol told them that the story was stale and he

did not remember giving the dates to the producer. He insisted on

doing a new movie with a new subject, leading to additional payments."

Gupta claims this scenario occurred three times, with Deol

continuously asking for more money and making new demands.

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Following the success of 'Gadar 2', Deol reportedly requested an

increase in his remuneration and suggested a new film idea based on

the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi case, where he wished to play the role of

a lawyer. Saraogi mentioned that Deol was summoned by the Juhu police

about ten days ago but excused himself, citing that he was out of

town.

Producer Sourav Gupta expressed his frustration, stating that Deol

frequently made excuses not to proceed with the film. "Sunny made

excuses not to do the film, and in between worked on films like

'Poster Boys', 'Bhaiyyaji Superhit', and directed his son in 'Pal Pal

Dil Ke Paas', while also becoming an MP," Gupta said. He further

claimed that each time Deol wanted to change the writer or director,

Gupta honoured his demands. In 2023, Deol proposed another film idea

based on the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi case, once again asking for money.

Gupta also revealed that Deol had requested Rs 50 lakhs just before

his son's wedding, which he paid. These repeated financial demands and

Deol's alleged evasive behaviour led Gupta to file a case, seeking

justice and recouping the substantial amounts invested.