Tajdar Amrohi, the younger son of legendary filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, has broken his silence to challenge Bollywood actor Preity Zinta’s long-standing ₹2-crore debt claim against his late elder brother Shandar Amrohi. He questioned the absence of written financial agreements, bank acknowledgments, or loan contracts. Additionally, Tajdar asked why the actor never sought reimbursement while his brother was alive. Instead, she waited years after his demise to initiate litigation against the family.
Tajdar Amrohi Questions Lack of Verifiable Evidence
In a sharp rebuttal to the recovery lawsuit, Tajdar demanded clear documentation verifying that financial assistance ever took place. He pointed out that Shandar Amrohi maintained substantial personal wealth and managed his own legal affairs. Furthermore, he paid over ₹6.5 crore in advance income taxes without mentioning any borrowing from external associates.
Tajdar stressed that genuine commercial or personal loans require formal paperwork and receipts. In addition, he asserted that filing a court case based entirely on alleged oral promises lacks credibility.
Rebuttal of Adoption Narratives
Tajdar also addressed recurring media speculation regarding the nature of Shandar Amrohi’s association with Preity Zinta. He dismissed claims that Zinta was ever legally adopted as a daughter or named the rightful heir to the family’s assets.
Tajdar clarified that Shandar had simply admired the actor from afar and occasionally sent her lavish gifts, such as an expensive watch and household appliances. He did so as an enthusiastic fan.
He firmly debunked reports suggesting that a ₹600-crore inheritance was promised or transferred. Moreover, he clarified that Kamal Amrohi’s ancestral properties and studio stakes belonged exclusively to his biological heirs.
Origins in the Kamalistan Studio and Mahal Pictures Share Dispute
The friction between the parties originated during a contentious property dispute over Mahal Pictures Pvt Ltd. This was the parent company that owned the iconic 15-acre Kamalistan Studio in Mumbai’s Andheri suburb.
In 2010, Shandar Amrohi fought a legal battle against his sister Rukhsar and nephew Waseem over the alleged unauthorized transfer of company shares to an external builder.
During that tumultuous period, Zinta publicly supported Shandar. She provided moral assistance and helped coordinate his legal team during hearings at the Bombay High Court.
Decade-Long High Court Lawsuit
Following Shandar’s passing in Goa in August 2011, Zinta approached the Bombay High Court in late 2013. She filed Suit No. 853 of 2013 to recover approximately ₹2 crore along with ₹80 lakh in accumulated interest from his legal heirs.
She claimed that the funds were provided on the understanding that they would be returned after the property litigation concluded.
Court records show that the case has remained pending for over a decade without a final monetary verdict on merits. The Amrohi family continues to contest the claim and demand documentary substantiation.
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