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Indian tax investigation into film industry figures

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The Income Tax Department initiated search operations at approximately 12 locations in Mumbai linked to filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani, actress Rakul Preet Singh, and production houses including Panorama Studios and Pooja Entertainment. The investigation is reportedly focused on suspected financial irregularities and the potential diversion of funds, specifically examining whether money was moved overseas under the guise of financing film projects, foreign distribution, or international shoots. While officials are scrutinizing financial records to ensure tax compliance, no official findings regarding the specific amount of funds involved have been released. Following these searches, producer Vashu Bhagnani Bhagnani, the founder of Pooja Entertainment, was hospitalised in London. His specific medical condition has not been officially disclosed, and he has disclosed. When contacted by news agency ANI, Bhagnani requested privacy regarding his admission. and stated he wished to be left ‘alone’.

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