Ram Gopal Varma sentenced to three months in cheque bounce case: Report

In a shocking turn of events, film director Ram Gopal Varma has been sentenced to three months of simple imprisonment in a cheque bounce case by the Andheri Magistrate Court in Mumbai. The case, which was filed in 2018 by a company named Shree, pertains to a cheque dishonoured under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

A Seven-Year-Long Battle

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The court issued a non-bailable warrant in Varma’s name after hearing the case for seven years. The director was found guilty and must pay ₹3.75 lakh to compensate the complainant. If he fails to pay the amount within three months, it will result in an additional three months of imprisonment. Varma was granted bail in June 2022 after providing a personal bond and a ₹5000 security deposit.

Varma reacted to the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “With regard to the news about me and Andheri court, I want to clarify that it is to do with a 7 year old case of ₹2 lakh 38 thousand amount , relating to my ex-employee .. My advocates are attending to it. and since the matter is in court i cannot say anything further.”

Career Not Affected

Despite this setback, Varma’s professional life is thriving. He last directed the 2024 film Vyuham, which revolves around the untimely death of former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Rajasekhara Reddy. He also features in a cameo role in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. The director recently announced that he will helm a film titled Syndicate, which he claims will be a “very scary film” that exposes the horrors human beings can do.

Upcoming Projects

Varma’s upcoming film, Syndicate, has already generated buzz among fans. The director has promised that the film will be a thrilling experience, and his fans are eagerly waiting for its release. With his career spanning over three decades, Varma has established himself as a master of his craft. His films have consistently pushed the boundaries of Indian cinema, and his fans expect nothing but the best from him.

Announcing it, he wrote on X, “The film is called SYNDICATE. It’s about a terrifying organisation which threatens the very EXISTENCE of INDIA.” He added, “SYNDICATE will be a very SCARY FILM not due to any super natural elements, but because it will SCARILY expose, what HORRORS HUMAN BEINGS CAN DO.”