Mahesh Bhatt refutes harassment allegations by Luviena Lodh, to take legal action
Mahesh Bhatt's legal team issued a statement on social media that refutes the allegations against the filmmaker put forth by actress Luviena Lodh. On Friday, Luviena had released a video accusing Mahesh Bhatt of harassment.
Mahesh Bhatt’s legal team issued a statement on Friday, refuting the harassment allegations by actress Luviena Lodh. The statement also said that the veteran filmmaker will take a legal action against the actress. Earlier, Luviena Lodh, took to Instagram and posted a video in which she made some serious allegations against the veteran filmmaker.
MAHESH BHATT’S LEGAL COUNCIL ISSUES STATEMENT
The statement issued by Mahesh Bhatt’s legal team was shared on the official Instagram handle of Vishesh Films. The statement reads, “With reference to video released by one Luviena Lodh. We, on behalf of our client Mahesh Bhatt, refute the allegations. Such allegations are not only false and defamatory but have serious consequences in law. Our client will take such action in accordance with law as advised. Sd/- Naik Naik & Co. Legal Counsel, Vishesh Films (sic).”
LUVIENA LODH’S VIDEO
In a 1-minute and 48-second long video, Luviena accused Mahesh Bhatt and his family of harassment. She begins the video by giving her introduction and says that she is making this video 'for the safety of her family'. She also says that she was married to Mahesh Bhatt’s nephew Sumit Sabharwal.
Watch the video here:
Mahesh Bhatt recently made a comeback to the director’s chair with Sadak 2. The film starred his daughter Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead roles.
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