Veteran actor Saira Banu on Sunday, 16 December requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the release of builder Samir Bhojwani who had been arrested for usurping her and veteran superstar Dilip Kumar’s Pali Hill bungalow.
A post from Dilip Kumar's official Twitter handle read: "Request from Saira Banu Khan: The Hon'ble PMO India, Shri Narendra Modi sir, land mafia Samir Bhojwani released from jail. No action taken despite assurances by (Maharashtra) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Padma Vibhushit betrayed, threatened by money and muscle power. Request meeting with you in Mumbai."
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday, 17 December that he will speak to legendary actor Dilip Kumar and his family to allay their fears over a property issue involving a city-based builder.
Dilip Kumar turned 96 just earlier this week.
Last year, Saira had complained that Bhojwani, on the basis of forged and fabricated documents, was claiming to be the owner of their bungalow. This led the Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police to register a case of cheating against him.
Asked about the apprehension expressed by the star couple following the release of Bhojwani, Fadnavis told PTI, "I will speak to them and try to sort out the issue." In December 2017, Banu had lodged a police complaint alleging Bhojwani was threatening and harassing her and Kumar over the property issue.
With inputs from PTI and IANS.
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