Bollywood's Dark Side: A Glimpse into the Industry's Culture of Silence The recent arrest of 73 year old director Shakeel Noorani on charges of rape, blackmail, and causing a miscarriage has shed light on the darker side of India's film industry.
The case is particularly egregious given Noorani's age and his position of power within the industry. Noorani allegedly spiked an aspiring actress's drink and repeatedly assaulted her over four years.
He then used a video of the assault to blackmail her, forcing her to submit to his demands on multiple occasions.