Thursday, December 25, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

'Peepli Live' Co-director Claims Innocence In Rape Case

Darpan News Desk IANS, 16 Nov, 2015 11:12 AM
    'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui, who is facing trial here on the charge of raping an American woman, on Monday denied the allegations levelled against him and said he was falsely implicated in the case.
     
    Farooqui, while recording his statement as an accused, told Additional Sessions Judge Sanjiv Jain that he has neither sexually assaulted the woman nor used force upon her.
     
    The court concluded recording of his statement in the case and fixed December 3 for further hearing.
     
    Delhi Police accused Farooqui of raping a 35-year-old American who was in India to do research for her PhD from Columbia University, US.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Men Should Watch 'Parched' To Know About Woman's Struggle: Surveen Chawla

    Men Should Watch 'Parched' To Know About Woman's Struggle: Surveen Chawla
    The Leena Yadav-directorial will be screened in the Special Presentation Section of the film festival on Sunday. 

    Men Should Watch 'Parched' To Know About Woman's Struggle: Surveen Chawla

    Deepika Padukone To Launch Her Foundation On October 10 - World Mental Health Day

    Deepika Padukone To Launch Her Foundation On October 10 - World Mental Health Day
    Actress Deepika Padukone, who has personally been a victim of depression, says she is planning to launch her foundation dedicated to addressing the issue of mental health on October 10 -- World Mental Health Day.

    Deepika Padukone To Launch Her Foundation On October 10 - World Mental Health Day

    Rishi Kapoor Predicts Stardom For Mohit Malik

    Rishi Kapoor Predicts Stardom For Mohit Malik
    The 63-year-old actor took to Twitter praising Mohit, who became a household name after he played the role of Bharat in "Banoo Main Teri Dulhann". 

    Rishi Kapoor Predicts Stardom For Mohit Malik

    Sanjay Dutt Not Part Of 'Jazbaa'

    Sanjay Dutt Not Part Of 'Jazbaa'
    Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta on Sunday shot down "bizarre" rumours of his close friend and actor Sanjay Dutt doing a cameo in his forthcoming film "Jazbaa".

    Sanjay Dutt Not Part Of 'Jazbaa'

    Ajay Devgn Disappointed To Miss 'Parched' Premiere At Toronto International Film FestivaP

    Ajay Devgn says he is disappointed to miss the screening of his co-production venture “Parched” at the 40th Toronto International Film Festival

    Ajay Devgn Disappointed To Miss 'Parched' Premiere At Toronto International Film FestivaP

    Sunny Deol Is Such A Gentleman: Tisca Chopra

    Sunny Deol Is Such A Gentleman: Tisca Chopra
    Actress Tisca Chopra says she is enjoying shooting for upcoming action drama "Ghayal Once Again", a sequel to 1990 hit film "Ghayal", with actor and director Sunny Deol.

    Sunny Deol Is Such A Gentleman: Tisca Chopra