Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Filmmaker Booked After Allegedly Stabbing Driver Over Salary
Bollywood director Manish Gupta is accused of stabbing his driver, Rajibul Islam Lashkar, after a disagreement about the driver's pay.
The police have filed a case against Gupta.
The driver's lawyer wants Gupta arrested right away.
However, Gupta says he's innocent and that the driver is trying to get money from him.
The incident happened at Gupta's home in Mumbai.
The police are investigating what happened.
The filmmaker is known for directing movies like 'Section 375'.
Filmmaker Manish Gupta is accused of stabbing his driver, Rajibul Islam Lashkar.
The incident occurred at Gupta's residence in Versova, Mumbai on Thursday night.
Gupta has been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The driver's advocate demands Gupta's immediate arrest.
Gupta's lawyer claims the allegations are false and an attempt to extort money.
- Who
- Manish Gupta and his driver, Rajibul Islam Lashkar.
- What
- Gupta allegedly stabbed his driver with a kitchen knife.
- When
- Thursday night, June 6, 2025.
- Where
- Gupta's residence in Versova, Mumbai.
- Why
- Allegedly over a salary dispute.
Rajibul Islam Lashkar's Perspective
Manish Gupta's Perspective
Gupta's Defense
Rajibul Islam Lashkar's Perspective
Gupta allegedly stabbed Lashkar after a dispute.
Manish Gupta's Perspective
The allegations are baseless and an attempt to extort money.
Driver's History
Rajibul Islam Lashkar's Perspective
Driver has worked for the filmmaker for over three years.
Manish Gupta's Perspective
Gupta's lawyer states the driver has a criminal history.
- Accused
- Manish Gupta
- Victim
- Rajibul Islam Lashkar
- Weapon
- Kitchen Knife
- Location
- Versova, Mumbai
- Incident Date
- June 6, 2025
- Charges
- Assault, Intentional insult
- Gupta's Lawyer Claim
- Extortion attempt
Sources
Filmmaker attacks his driver with knife, booked
Filmmaker Manish Gupta booked for allegedly attacking his driver with knife
Manish Gupta allegedly booked for stabbing driver
Filmmaker Manish Gupta booked for injuring driver with kitchen knife