In a significant turn of events, 73-year-old filmmaker Shakeel Noorani was apprehended by Mumbai Police on Saturday in relation to a rape, sexual assault, and blackmail case filed by a 33-year-old actor. The acclaimed director was detained at a farmhouse in Maharashtra's Satara district following a 40-day evasion. Malwani police have taken Noorani into custody. The actor reportedly came into contact with Noorani in 2016, accusing him of repeated sexual exploitation and drug-facilitated assault. She also claimed that he recorded compromising videos of her and blackmailed her. These alleged incidents led to a miscarriage, according to the complaint. The police initiated an investigation upon receipt of the complaint and eventually tracked down Noorani at the Satara farmhouse. Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Ghuge confirmed Noorani's arrest, stating that the investigation is being conducted according to law. Notable films in Noorani's portfolio include Bade Dilwala (1999) and Joru Ka Ghulam (2000). The ongoing investigation aims to establish the allegations against Noorani in court.