Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1: Dharma Productions has officially responded to the allegations of inappropriate behavior made against Pratik Shah, the cinematographer of its critically acclaimed film ‘Homebound’, following a wave of backlash on social media.
Shah, who allegedly faced accusations of misconduct towards women, has since deleted his Instagram account. In response to the growing discourse, Dharma Productions released a formal statement clarifying the situation and reaffirming its stance on workplace conduct.
“At Dharma Productions, we have a zero-tolerance policy against inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment toward any individual working with us in any capacity, and we treat sexual harassment cases very seriously,” the statement read.
The production house further noted that Shah was a freelance cinematographer, engaged only for a limited period during the making of ‘Homebound’. They also confirmed that no complaints were filed against him during his time with the production team.
“Mr. Pratik Shah was a freelancer on the project Homebound and was working on it for a limited period. His engagement with us has been completed. During this limited period, our internal committee for POSH didn’t receive any complaints against him from any cast or crew,” the statement added.
About ‘Homebound’:
- ‘Homebound’ recently made history as the only Indian film selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
- Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, the film earned critical acclaim and received a standing ovation at its Cannes screening.
- The cast features Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in prominent roles.
While the allegations have sparked discussions about industry accountability, Dharma Productions emphasized that they are committed to a safe and respectful working environment for all collaborators and take all concerns seriously, in line with POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) guidelines.