A Mumbai court has sentenced Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma to three months in prison in a cheque fraud case. The case was filed by a company named Shri, alleging that a cheque issued by Varmaās firm had bounced due to insufficient funds.After hearing the case, the court ordered Varma to pay ā¹3.72 lakh in compensation. Failure to pay the amount will result in an additional three months of imprisonment. The court also issued a non-bailable warrant against him.
Known for his controversial remarks and violent-themed films, this legal setback adds to the controversies surrounding the filmmaker.