Complaint filed against Deepika Padukone and makers of '83' for alleged cheating

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone along with makers of the film "83" have landed in trouble -- in a case filed over cheating.

A UAE-based financier approached a Mumbai court and filed a complaint against the makers of "83" -- for promising good returns after they invested approximately Rs 16 crore in the film.

However, their funds were directed into multiple agreements involving filmmakers like Kabir Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, and Deepika Padukone among others, and the money was used for the production of "83", without getting any written consent from the complainant.

The complaint stated that Vibri Media reportedly submitted "manipulated and exaggerated" business plans and profit and loss projections for the period starting from April 2012 till March 2020 and induced the complainant company to invest around 16 crores, the complaint alleged, according to a report by India Today.

Filmmaker Kabir Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala have also been named as accused. "83" is directed by Kabir Khan and narrates the story of the Indian cricket team's victory at the 1983 World Cup. With Ranveer stepping into the shoes of Kapil Dev for this real-life drama, Deepika will be seen essaying his onscreen wife, Romi Bhatia.

The movie is slated to hit cinema halls on December 24.