Homebound cinematographer has been in hot water ever since the report of sexual misconduct circulated. Filmmaker Abhinav Singh, in a series of posts on his Instagram Stories, called Shah a predator. Pratil took down his Instagram soon after these accusations were made against him. Meanwhile, Dharma Productions shared that they did not receive any complaints from the film’s team. Hansal Mehta has requested a thorough investigation into the matter.

Hansal Mehta demands investigation 

The `Aligarh` maker took to his X timeline and penned a note stressing that silence against such predators must be broken. Hansal wrote, "Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear. Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to silence survivors. That silence must be broken."

Abuse thrives in silence. It festers in fear.

Predatory behaviour by men in positions of power must be investigated thoroughly, and if found true, must be called out — unequivocally, and without delay. For too long, predators have weaponised influence, privilege, and fear to…