- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:06 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Enforcement Directorate recently questioned Mallika Sherawat and Television actress Pooja Banerjee regarding a money laundering case against a betting website. The site is being owned by some Pakistani nationals who illegally broadcast T20 World Cup matches, as per officials. The government agency has done searches in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Pune last week, as reported by PTI. According to sources, ED has asked the Bollywood and Television actress to respond to their queries via email or official representative.
As per the report, Mallika Sherawat shared her statement with the ED’s Ahmedabad office last week. She responded through emails and by presenting her representative. While Pooja Banerjee got her statement recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Notably, Mallika Sherawat has acted in many movies including Murder, Dirty Politics, Hisss, Welcome, The Myth, Double Dhamaal, Khwahish and Pyaar Ke Side Effects to name a few. She made her comeback to Bollywood with the 2024 movie Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. The comedy movie also stars Tripti Dimri, Rajkummar Rao, Vijay Raaz and Archana Puran Singh in key roles. Released in theatres on October 11, 2024, the movie is also streaming on Netflix.
Whereas, Pooja Banerjee has acted in shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Naagarjuna – Ek Yoddha, Kumkum Bhagya, The Adventures of Hatim, Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 to name a few.
Both actresses have not shared any statements on the same. Recently, Mallika attended a party thrown by filmmaker Anees Bazmi who completed 45 years in the Hindi film industry. The actress wrote on Instagram “Congratulations to the one and only Anees Bazmi ji who completed not only 45 years in the Hindi film industry but also continues to give us Blockbusters one after the other in a rapidly changing cinematic landscape. I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with him on the super hit film Welcome which remains a significant highlight in my career @aneesbazmee.”