Producer of 'Chennai Express' accused of rape

Producer of 'Chennai Express' accused of rape

Mumbai (Web Desk): Bollywood film Chennai Express' producer Karim Morani has been accused of raping and blackmailing a 25-year-old woman on different occasions.

According to Indian media, police has filed a case against the noted Bollywood producer.

The woman claimed that Morani, who produced the Bollywood box office hit Chennai Express, had repeatedly raped her on different occasions and had promised to marry her. The alleged incident took place during 2015, police stated.

The producer's spokesperson refused the allegations saying these were false.

The spokesperson further said, "The complaint is absolutely false and bogus with the sole intention of tarnishing Mr Morani's reputation and image. Mr Morani will be taking appropriate steps in accordance with law to demonstrate that complaint is malafide.”