📌 Key Points
- Production designer Saini S Johray faced an FIR for a harassment complaint.
- The POSH committee found Johray guilty of molestation and tampering with evidence.
- Yash Raj Films removed Johray’s credits from their upcoming web series ‘Akka’.
- Johray was arrested by Chandigarh Police but later granted bail by the district court.
A significant development has emerged in the harassment case against production designer Saini S Johray. Following an FIR, the POSH committee has found him guilty of molestation and tampering with evidence, prompting Yash Raj Films to remove his credits from their upcoming web series, ‘Akka’.
FIR Filed & Initial Complaint
After news of an FIR being filed against Saini S Johray , the production designer of Dhurandhar , came to light following a woman’s complaint accusing him of sexual harassment, new details about the case have now emerged. According to a report in Mid-day, the victim had also filed a complaint against Johray with B62 Studios, owned by filmmaker Aditya Dhar and producer Lokesh Dhar.
The report further stated that the POSH committee concluded its investigation by March-end and found Johray guilty. “It was a six-month investigation that ended around late March-April. He was found guilty on two counts — sexual molestation and tampering of evidence. The committee communicated the findings to the complainant,” the source told the website.
POSH Committee’s Guilty Verdict
For the unversed, Johray was arrested by the Chandigarh Police after the FIR was registered. However, he was later granted bail by the district court.
According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter India, Yash Raj Films has also decided to remove Johray’s credit from the production house’s upcoming web show Akka. The series stars Keerthy Suresh, Radhika Apte, and Tanvi Azmi in lead roles.
YRF’s Decision on ‘Akka’ Credits
A YRF spokesperson said, “Pratik Shah, the cinematographer of Akka, has been associated with the project since the start of production and has completed all remaining obligations in line with his contractual commitments. During this period, neither the production nor our internal POSH committee received any complaints against him from members of the cast or crew. However, in light of the controversy surrounding him, it is decided that he will not be credited in Akka.”
The woman who filed the complaint is reportedly a resident of New Delhi. She filed the complaint at the Sector-17 police station on April 20, according to the report. The police subsequently registered a case under Sections 74, 79, 123 and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after conducting a preliminary enquiry.
This case underscores the entertainment industry’s commitment to addressing workplace misconduct. The POSH committee’s findings and YRF’s swift action send a strong message regarding accountability and the protection of individuals within the film fraternity.
