Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Vikram Bhatt Jailed in IVF Business Fraud Case
Dr. Ajay Murdia, the founder of Indira IVF, accused filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and others of cheating him out of Rs 44.70 crore.
Murdia wanted to make a film about his work and his late wife, Indira.
He invested money in two films, but they didn't do well, and he claims the money was misused.
Bhatt and others are now in jail, and the court says the investigation is fair.
Bhatt's lawyer says it's a misunderstanding and the films just didn't succeed.
Dr. Ajay Murdia, founder of Indira IVF, accused Vikram Bhatt and others of fraud amounting to Rs 44.70 crore.
Murdia invested in two films, including a biopic titled Tumko Meri Kasam, which flopped.
Bhatt and others were arrested on December 7, 2025, and are currently in Udaipur jail.
The court rejected the accused's petition to quash the FIR, stating the investigation is fair.
Bhatt's lawyer claims the case is a breach of contract and not criminal fraud.
- Who
- Dr. Ajay Murdia (Complainant), Vikram Bhatt, Shwetambari, Dinesh Kataria, Mehboob Ansari (Accused)
- What
- Alleged fraud in film investment amounting to Rs 44.70 crore
- When
- FIR filed on November 8, 2025; Arrests on December 7, 2025
- Where
- Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- Dr. Murdia alleges fraud in film production investment; Bhatt's lawyer claims breach of contract
- Complainant
- Dr. Ajay Murdia (Founder of Indira IVF)
- Accused
- Vikram Bhatt, Shwetambari, Dinesh Kataria, Mehboob Ansari
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- Rs 44.70 crore
- Films Involved
- Tumko Meri Kasam (Biopic), Another Unnamed Film
- Film Budget
- Rs 15 crore (Biopic), Rs 3 crore (Second Film)
- Film Collections
- Rs 65 lakh (Combined)
- Arrest Date
- December 7, 2025
- Current Status
- Accused in Udaipur Jail
