Actress Ruchi Gujjar created a stir at the premiere of “So Long Valley” at Cinepolis Theatre in Mumbai, when she slapped producer Karan Singh Chauhan and hit director Man Singh with a sandal over an alleged fraud involving Rs 23 lakh.
During the screening of “So Long Valley”, Gujjar confronted Chauhan and Singh, accompanied by protestors holding placards that mocked the producers. Viral videos captured her shouting and hitting Singh with a sandal, which led to chaos. The protestors displayed posters with red crosses over the producers’ faces, with some images depicting them on donkeys.
Gujjar filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Chauhan on July 24 at the Oshiwara Police Station. She accused him of defrauding her of Rs 23 lakh by promising her a co-producer role and on-screen credit for a Sony TV serial. Gujjar stated that payments from her company, SR Event and Entertainment, to Chauhan’s K Studios between July 2023 and January 2024 were redirected to So Long Valley. When she confronted him about this, Chauhan allegedly threatened her. The FIR includes sections 318(4), 352, and 353 (2) of the Indian Penal Code, concerning cheating and threats.
मुंबई में एक्ट्रेस रुचि गुज्जर ने फिल्म 'So Long Valley' के प्रोड्यूसर करण सिंह चौहान के खिलाफ धोखाधड़ी, आपराधिक विश्वासघात और धमकी देने के आरोप में FIR दर्ज कराई है. मामला एक हिंदी टेलीविजन सीरियल के को-प्रोडक्शन से जुड़े 24 लाख रुपये के वित्तीय विवाद से जुड़ा है. रुचि गुज्जर ने… pic.twitter.com/SidbUs8Au1
— ABP News (@ABPNews) July 26, 2025Man Singh filed a separate FIR against Gujjar at Amboli Police Station on July 26, alleging assault and disruption, according to the Free Press Journal.
Man Singh dismissed the incident as a “publicity stunt,” claiming that Gujjar attempted to block the film’s release but was unsuccessful. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he stated, “If she paid Karan, she should provide evidence.” Chauhan has not made any public comments, but investigations into the financial transactions are ongoing, according to the Mumbai Police.
So Long Valley, a crime thriller featuring Tridha Choudhury, faced controversy following its release on July 27. Supporters proclaimed, “Ruchi’s fighting for justice!” while critics dismissed it as a publicity stunt. This incident highlights trust issues in Bollywood financing, per News18.
Ruchi Gujjar’s dramatic confrontation at the So Long Valley premiere regarding allegations of fraud has sparked legal and public debates. As the investigation progresses, the incident highlights transparency issues in film financing.
