Dharma Productions Issues FIRST Statement On Allegations Against Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah; Says, “We Have A Zero Tolerance Policy”

Neeraj Ghaywan’s latest film, Homebound, recently garnered significant attention with its screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. However, the film continues to generate headlines for troubling reasons. Cinematographer Pratik Shah has been accused of multiple instances of ‘abuse’ and ‘inappropriate behaviour’ toward several women, and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has issued an official statement.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Issues Official Statement On Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah’s Allegations

On Saturday, Dharma Productions, Karan Johar’s renowned production house, issued a statement emphasising their strict zero-tolerance policy regarding such allegations. The studio’s statement said, “At Dharma Productions, we have a zero tolerance policy against inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment towards any individual working with us in any capacity, and we treat sexual harassment cases very seriously. 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 on our film ‘Homebound’.”

Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah Accused Of Inapproriate Behaviour

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Pratik Shah is known for his work on films like Jubilee, CTRL, and Homebound. In the aftermath, Pratik has deactivated or deleted his Instagram account, making his social media presence inaccessible.

What Are The Allegations Against Pratik Shah?

The accusations against him have been shared by multiple women, with some describing him as a ‘predator.’ One individual stated, “Many women have reached out to me about Pratik and called him a predator.” She added, “I’ve spoken out, and now I hear from others. People who’ve felt silenced or sidelined. It’s heartbreaking. The patterns are undeniable.”

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Filmmaker and writer Srishti Riya Jain also brought attention to the matter by amplifying several accusations against Pratik on Reddit. She criticised the industry’s ‘selective attention span and gaze’ when it comes to prominent figures, saying, “To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalized, and suddenly awakened… THIS man worked on one of the ‘most empathetic’ films of the year — or so the interviews at Cannes claimed.”

The Reddit post included comments from individuals describing Pratik as ‘a total sleazeball,’ with claims such as “He slides into every girl’s DMs and talks crap,” and “He sent me a follow request last year while I was liking a mutual friend’s pictures. I accepted it, and he said it was a mistake. I unfollowed him immediately — it felt off.”

As of now, Pratik has not publicly addressed the allegations. According to THR India, he faced a similar situation four years ago but was reportedly let go after a warning.

Also Read: Homebound Cinematographer Pratik Shah Deletes Social Media Account After Filmmaker Abhinav Singh Accuses Him Of Emotional Abuse, Manipulation

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