What Happened at Zoya Akhtar's Tiger Baby Films? Shocking Theft Unveiled!
Zoya Akhtar Addresses the Disturbing Theft Incident
Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has finally broken her silence regarding a serious theft incident involving her production company, Tiger Baby Films. The alarming event has led to the reported loss of 66 hard disks that contained vital production and post-production data, raising significant concerns in the entertainment industry. Sources reveal that these missing drives held essential content related to films, web series, and unreleased projects. While fears of potential data breaches loom, Zoya has confirmed that law enforcement is actively investigating the matter, with arrests already made in connection to the case.
Zoya Akhtar Confirms the Robbery at Tiger Baby Films
In her initial remarks about the incident, Zoya Akhtar confirmed that a theft had indeed taken place at her office. She stated that multiple hard disks were stolen and that the production house promptly alerted the authorities upon discovering the theft. "Yes, there has been a theft in my office, hard disks have been taken. We filed a complaint and the police have made some arrests as well," Zoya shared with a media outlet.
She further noted that the crime appeared to have been carried out by individuals familiar with the office layout and storage systems. "It's unfortunate to see how far people will go for financial gain," she expressed. Despite this unsettling breach, Zoya reassured that the company had maintained backup copies of all critical materials.
Details of the Robbery at Tiger Baby Films
The investigation revolves around the disappearance of 66 hard disks from the office of Tiger Baby Films, a production label co-founded by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Reports indicate that the stolen drives contained highly sensitive production information related to films, OTT projects, advertisements, and archival content. Investigators suspect that the stolen devices included raw footage, edited scenes, post-production backups, and files from unreleased projects.
The estimated value of the stolen storage devices and the data loss is between Rs 12 and 13 lakh. The missing data reportedly included material linked to popular projects like Made in Heaven and Ghost Stories. The issue came to light on May 21 when staff members at the production company discovered that several hard disks necessary for ongoing work were missing. An internal review revealed damaged storage boxes and multiple empty hard disk cases within the office. The company’s inventory listed a total of 119 hard disks, of which 66 were reported missing. The stolen drives are believed to have storage capacities ranging from 16TB to 72TB, indicating the extensive amount of data involved in the theft.
The official complaint was filed by Mehjabeen Mushtaq Shaikh, the executive assistant and HR administrator at Tiger Baby Digital LLP. Following the complaint, the Bandra police registered an FIR against Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan and Ritesh Suresh Shah. Both individuals have been arrested and are currently in police custody as investigations continue.