Zoya Akhtar’s Production House Theft: Hard Discs Worth Rs 13 Lakh Stolen, Sold For Rs 15000 To Rs 20000 Each; Staffer Booked

Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti's production house faces alleged data theft, raising concerns over digital security and internal breaches.

Rs 13 Lakh Data Stolen From Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti’s Production House

As reported by Hindustan Times, an employee working at the company’s Mumbai office has been arrested in connection with the incident. Mehjabeen Mushtaq Shaikh, 36, who served as an executive assistant for the production house, filed an FIR regarding the theft. Shaikh explained that the company stores hard drives containing all production-related material—raw footage, edited scenes, promotional content, and finished films—at its office premises.

Shaikh admitted, “I initially organised and stored the hard drives in one of the cupboards.” Over time, however, these hard drives were handed over to employee Shahid Khan. He was responsible for managing and storing them.

The theft was uncovered on May 21 when other staff members asked Khan to bring one of the hard drives. When Khan failed to produce the drive, suspicion arose, prompting colleagues to inspect the storage cupboard. During the search, they reportedly discovered that several hard drives were missing.

Shaikh also claimed, “I found partially burnt packaging boxes inside the cupboard.” He added, “There was no sign of burning anywhere in the cupboard.” After this the production house owners were informed about the situation.

Sale Of Hard Drives

It has been reported that, during police questioning, Khan confessed to the theft. He admitted to stealing 24 hard drives over the past five months. He reportedly told police he sold each drive for Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 to a man named Ritesh in Borivali. However, an internal audit revealed that a total of 119 hard drives had gone missing.

About Tiger Baby

Tiger Baby Films is an Indian film production company founded by filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti in October 2015. The company made its debut with Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh. It has since backed popular web series like Made In Heaven.

Zoya Akhtar often collaborates with her brother Farhan Akhtar’s production house, Excel Entertainment. Together, they have co-produced projects including Dahaad, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, The Archies, Superboys of Malegaon, and more.

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