Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Actor Accuses Palash Muchhal of ₹40 Lakh Fraud
A man named Vidnyan Mane has accused a music composer and filmmaker, Palash Muchhal, of cheating him out of ₹40 lakh.
Vidnyan says he invested in Palash's film 'Nazariya' after Palash promised to return the money plus extra once the film was released.
However, the film is still not finished, and Palash stopped responding to Vidnyan's calls.
Vidnyan has now filed a police complaint.
Meanwhile, Palash has announced a new film project starring actor Shreyas Talpade, his first major work since his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana was called off.
Vidnyan Mane, a 34-year-old actor and producer, has accused Palash Muchhal of cheating him out of ₹40 lakh.
Mane invested in Muchhal's film 'Nazariya' based on promises of a profit of ₹12 lakh on an investment of ₹25 lakh and an acting role.
Muchhal allegedly stopped responding after the project was not completed and the money was not returned.
Mane filed a complaint under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC, but an FIR has not yet been registered.
Palash Muchhal has announced a new film project starring Shreyas Talpade, his first since the wedding cancellation.
- Who
- Vidnyan Mane, a 34-year-old actor and producer, and Palash Muchhal, a composer and filmmaker
- What
- Allegations of financial fraud worth ₹40 lakh
- When
- Complaint filed on Tuesday, details emerged on Thursday
- Where
- Sangli, Maharashtra
- Why
- Vidnyan Mane alleges Palash Muchhal failed to return the invested amount and avoid communication
Vidnyan Mane's Allegations
Palash Muchhal's Stance
Investment and Promises
Vidnyan Mane's Allegations
Vidnyan Mane alleges Palash Muchhal promised a profit of ₹12 lakh on an investment of ₹25 lakh and an acting role in the film 'Nazariya'.
Palash Muchhal's Stance
Palash Muchhal has not publicly responded to the allegations.
Communication and Returns
Vidnyan Mane's Allegations
Mane claims Muchhal stopped responding after the project was not completed and the money was not returned.
Palash Muchhal's Stance
Palash Muchhal has not provided any statement regarding the allegations.
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- ₹40 lakh
- Complainant
- Vidnyan Mane
- Investment Project
- Film titled 'Nazariya'
- Promised Return
- ₹12 lakh on ₹25 lakh investment
- Additional Promise
- Acting role in the film
- IPC Sections Alleged
- 406 (Criminal breach of trust) and 420 (Cheating)
- Police Action
- Complaint received, FIR not yet registered
- New Film Announcement
- Untitled film set in Mumbai, Shreyas Talpade to star
Sources
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