Homebound and Jubilee cinematographer Pratik Shah has been accused of being emotionally abusive and highly manipulative by filmmaker Abhinav Singh. In a series of posts on his Instagram Stories, Abhinav shared details about a "predator" in the film industry, with nearly 20 women reportedly coming forward to share their stories with him. While he initially did not reveal the artist’s identity, he later named the person as cinematographer Pratik Shah. Shortly after being named, Pratik Shah took down his Instagram account.

Abhinav Singh calls Pratik Shah `predator`

Short film and ad filmmaker Abhinav Singh highlighted the silent abuse faced by women in the industry at the hands of Shah. He claimed that over 20 women reached out to him since Thursday morning, sharing their experiences of working with or interacting with Pratik Shah. Singh also shared his own troubling experiences.

He further expressed disappointment that men did not reach out to him or take the time to understand or listen to what was happening. “When women speak out, they pay a price... But when men speak out? Rarely are they punished. In fact, more often than not, they are praised for doing the bare minimum. That is the depth of privilege you hold. So use it,” he wrote.