Case Filed Against Palash Muchhal In Maharashtra For Alleged Fraud, Casteist Abuse

A case has been registered in Sangli, Maharashtra, against music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal following allegations of cheating and caste-based remarks made by social worker Vignyan Mane.

Mane, who is also an actor and producer from Sangli, filed the complaint at Sangli City Police Station. He has accused Muchhal of taking ₹25 lakh from him in the name of investing in the film Nazariya and later failing to return the money.


According to the complaint, the case has been registered under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act along with relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).


Speaking to reporters, Vignyan Mane said, “In 2024, Palash Muchhal took ₹25 lakh from me for investment in a film and assured me that I would receive good returns. However, after the film was completed, he kept delaying repayment despite repeated follow-ups, "I believe in the Constitution and the rule of law”, Mane said. 

He further alleged that on November 22, 2025, he and a few friends met Muchhal in Sangli to discuss the issue. In the meeting, Mane alleged that Muchhal made casteist remarks, which later became part of the FIR.
“I have mentioned the details in my complaint because the remarks were deeply offensive and not suitable to repeat publicly,” he said.

Mane also alleged that Muchhal threatened him through contacts in Mumbai instead of returning the money, causing him mental distress.

The case has been registered under Section 3(1)(R)(S) of the SC/ST Act and relevant BNS sections related to abusive and threatening behaviour. 


According to officials, the investigation is ongoing, and teams from the Sangli City Police Station have been sent to trace and arrest the accused.


Palash Muchhal had completed shooting for Nazariya in 2024. The film features Bhavya Shah, Apoorva Arora, and Dhiraj Sanap.

However, Muchhal was also in the news recently after his wedding to Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana was called off.