Nikhil Nanda, businessman and son-in-law of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, has been booked for fraud and abetment to suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district, Times of India reported.
Nanda, who is married to Shweta Bachchan and is the grandson of Raj Kapoor, serves as the chairperson and managing director of Escorts Kubota, an agricultural machinery company. The case against him stems from allegations that he and his company's officials harassed and intimidated a tractor dealer, Jitendra Singh, pushing him to take his own life.
Singh, who ran a dealership in Dataganj, was allegedly pressured to meet sales targets under threats that his dealership license would be revoked and his property auctioned, according to a complaint filed by his brother. Singh, reportedly distressed over the situation, took his own life on November 22, just a day after company representatives visited his dealership.
His family had initially filed a complaint, but law enforcement allegedly failed to act, prompting a court to intervene. Following a court order, a case was formally registered against Nanda and other officials of Escorts Kubota on charges of fraud, intimidation, and abetment to suicide.
Neither Nanda nor the Bachchan family has issued an official response to the allegations.
Social media storm
This is not the Bachchan family's only brush with controversy as of late.
Rumours of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai's separation have been gaining traction on social media. Speculation about their marriage first intensified in July when the couple arrived separately at a high-profile wedding. The chatter grew further when Abhishek liked an Instagram post discussing the increasing phenomenon of "grey divorces." The post questioned why long-term marriages are now facing challenges and explored the reasons behind older couples parting ways.
Despite the ongoing speculation, neither Abhishek nor Aishwarya has addressed the divorce rumours. The couple, who tied the knot in April 2007, have been together for nearly 18 years and share a daughter, Aaradhya, born in November 2011.
Earlier, the Bachchan family grabbed the spotlight when they returned to Mumbai after celebrating the New Year together. As per NDTV, Abhishek and Aishwarya were spotted at the airport along with their daughter, Aaradhya. The trio, dressed in casual outfits, made their way to their car as paparazzi captured their arrival.
In viral pictures and videos circulating online, Abhishek was seen leading the way out of the airport, while Aishwarya and Aaradhya follow closely behind. As they reached their car, Abhishek was seen holding the door open for Aishwarya and Aaradhya, ensuring they settled in comfortably. Once inside the vehicle, Aishwarya took a moment to greet the paparazzi with a warm "Happy New Year, God bless."
For the journey, Abhishek opted for a grey hoodie paired with black tracks, while Aishwarya kept it simple in a black sweatshirt and jeggings. Aaradhya, on the other hand, added a pop of colour to the family's attire with a bright blue sweatshirt.
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