Actor Madhur Mittal, who shot to fame with his stint in the film Slumdog Millionaire, was recently booked by the police on charges of sexual assault. The actor was accused of injuring and sexually assaulting his former girlfriend on February 13 at her Mumbai residence.
According to reports, an FIR under section 354, 354A, 354B, 509, 323 of the IPC was filed against Madhur on February 23 at the Khar Police station.
And now the actor has reacted on the entire matter. In an exclusive conversation with Bombay Time, Madhur said, “Getting to learn about things which are untrue is extremely disturbing. There have been WhatsApp messages filled with stories that are assassinating my character. These are being forwarded for weeks in casting directors’ groups denying me work. I’m the only earning member of my family since the age of seven and all these reports in the media are affecting me, my family and my career in more ways than you can imagine.”
Madhur adds, “I urge everyone to not jump to conclusions about me through these one-sided reports in the media. I have faith in the law and the actual truth shall be out soon.”
Meanwhile, the actress’ lawyer Niranjani Shetty, told Bombay Times, “That girl was not in a state to talk to me. Her friend reached out to me. She had sustained injuries under the eye, neck and lips. I discovered that she was battered and sexually assaulted. Our concern was her safety, so I sent a letter by post to the police station. I personally went to the Crime Against Women Cell (CAWC). They later called us and the FIR was filed.”
Madhur Mittal’s most popular characters include Tito from Shaka Laka Boom Boom. He became an overnight sensation as Salim Malik in the Academy-Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire.