Zoya Akhtar Addresses Robbery Incident at Tiger Baby Films
Robbery at Tiger Baby Films: Zoya Akhtar Speaks Out
Zoya Akhtar has publicly commented on the alarming robbery incident involving her production company, Tiger Baby Films. This event, which saw the theft of 66 hard disks containing crucial production and post-production information, has raised significant concerns within the entertainment sector. Reports indicate that these missing drives held valuable content related to films, web series, and unreleased projects. While the theft has sparked worries about possible data leaks, Zoya has confirmed that the police are actively investigating the situation and that arrests have already been made.
Zoya Akhtar Confirms the Robbery
In her first remarks regarding the incident, Zoya Akhtar acknowledged that a robbery had indeed occurred at her office. She stated that several hard disks were taken, prompting the production house to contact law enforcement immediately upon discovering the theft. "Yes, there has been a robbery in my office, hard disks have been stolen. We filed a complaint and police have made some arrests as well," Zoya shared with Bollywood Hungama. She further noted that the crime was likely committed by individuals familiar with the office layout and storage systems. "It's unfortunate how far some people will go for money," she remarked. Despite this unsettling breach, Zoya reassured that the company had backup copies of all essential materials.
Details of the Robbery at Tiger Baby Films
The case centers around the disappearance of 66 hard disks from the office of Tiger Baby Films, a production company co-founded by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Reports suggest that the stolen hard drives contained highly sensitive production data related to films, OTT projects, advertisements, and archival materials. 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 data and devices ranges between Rs 12 and 13 lakh. The missing data reportedly included content associated with popular projects like Made in Heaven and Ghost Stories.
The issue came to light on May 21 when staff members at the production company were unable to find several hard disks necessary for ongoing projects. An internal review revealed damaged storage boxes and multiple empty hard disk cases within the office. The company’s inventory indicated a total of 119 hard disks, of which 66 were reported missing. The stolen drives are believed to have storage capacities between 16TB and 72TB, highlighting the extensive data potentially compromised in this incident.
The official complaint was filed by Mehjabeen Mushtaq Shaikh, the executive assistant and HR administrator at Tiger Baby Digital LLP. Following this, the Bandra police registered an FIR against Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan and Ritesh Suresh Shah. Both suspects have been arrested and are currently in police custody until May 29 as investigations proceed.