Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Mumbai Police to summon Karan Johar this week say sources

As a result of Kangana Ranaut's interview with Republic Media Network, Mumbai Police will w summon director-producer Karan Johar this week in Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Earlier, CEO of Dharma Productions, Apoorva Mehta (who will record statement on Tuesday), along with KJo's manr was also summoned by Mumbai Police in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death investigation. 

Apoorva has been associated with Dharma Productions since 2005. Sushant has worked in Dharma Productions film 'Drive', that released on Netflix last year. As per sources, Mumbai Police has also sought a copy of contract of film 'Drive' from Dharma Production.

police are investigating allegations that professional rivalry, besides clinical depression, drove actor to suicide. Summons have also been sent to actor Kangana Ranaut, asking her to record her statement, minister said. According to police, Ranaut is currently in Manali.

After Rajput's death, Ranaut had lashed out at nepotism and cartels in Bollywood, alleging he was its victim. So far, those who have recorded ir statements with police in connection with Rajput's case include director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, filmmaker and Yash Raj Films (YRF) chairman Aditya Chopra and film critic Rajeev Masand. 

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Kangana Ranaut Questions Mumbai Police For Summoning Karan Johar's Manr But t Him

A week after actor Kangana Ranaut made sensational claims on Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide case and questioned why Mumbai Police is t summoning 'few people' of Bollywood, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Sunday said that Karan Johar's manr has been summoned, and director himself will be summoned next if required.

Questioning Mumbai Police on summoning Karan Johar's manr but t him, Team Kangana Ranaut (an unverified Twitter handle mand by actor's team) took to her Twitter handle and slammed investigation.

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(with PTI inputs)