Overview

• Filmmaker Abhinav Singh named Shah a “predator” after nearly 20 women reached out with allegations of manipulation and emotional abuse.
• Shah deleted or deactivated his Instagram account soon after the initial revelations, with his handle now returning a “user not found” error.
• Dharma Productions stated Shah was a freelancer on Homebound for a limited period and said its internal POSH committee received no complaints against him.
• Claims from four years ago resurfaced, detailing an IWCC warning after Shah allegedly solicited nude photos from a young cinematographer.
• The unfolding controversy has reignited industry debates over systemic abuse, accountability and the need for male allies in Indian cinema.