Bengaluru police booked Kannada filmmaker Manjunath S., popularly known as Mansore, for allegedly harassing his wife for dowry, and torturing her physically and mentally demanding an SUV.
On January 25, Subramanyapura police registered a case against Mansore, his mother and sister, charging them for dowry harassment and for criminal intimidation.
According to the complaint by his wife Akhila C., theirs was a love marriage with the consent of both families. The wedding was a grand ceremony that cost ₹30 lakh. She claimed that expensive gifts were presented to Mansore in the form of cash, gold, a high-end phone, a new bike, and some electronic items. She helped with the family expenses with her salary as she works in an MNC.
However, she claimed that his family started demanding money saying Mansore was in financial trouble. Akhila claims to have arranged for ₹10 lakh, which she handed over to Mansore. But, when his family started demanding more money, she informed her family, who tried to discuss the issue with Mansore.
Mansore and his family members abused her family physically, humiliated them and warned of dire consequences, she alleged.
When the family started demanding an SUV for Mansore citing his status in society, Akhila objected. This led to his family claiming that there were many marriage proposals for Mansore, as he is a well-known director in the Kannada film industry, she alleged.
Subramanyapura police have served a noticed to Mansore summoning him for questioning.
Mansore refuted the allegations, accusing the complainant of having a mental breakdown and displaying aggressive behaviour.
Mansore is known for directing films like Nathicharami, Act 1978 and most recently 19.20.21. His debut venture Harivu had bagged the best regional film award at the 62nd National Awards in 2015.
