Model-turned-actor Muzammil Ibrahim, best known for his role in Special Ops Season 2, recently shared shocking details about his early days in Bollywood and accused Pooja Bhatt of mistreating him. The actor, who first gained fame after winning the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2003, started his career as a model before featuring in popular music videos, including the hit track Pardesiya with Rakhi Sawant. At just 21, he made his Bollywood debut in Pooja Bhatt’s directorial film Dhokha in 2007. However, Muzammil revealed that the experience left him emotionally scarred.
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In an interview, Muzammil alleged that working with Pooja Bhatt was “torturous” and described the film’s environment as highly toxic. “I had never experienced such abuse before. It was mentally exhausting and left me traumatized for years. I was the sole breadwinner for my family, so I couldn’t walk away despite the harassment,” he revealed. The actor further explained that while the crew was supportive, he faced harassment directly from the director.
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Muzammil Ibrahim Accused Pooja Bhatt of Mistreating Outsiders
Despite being offered three more films by the Bhatt camp, including Raaz 2, directed by Mohit Suri, Muzammil declined due to the painful memories of his debut experience. “When I refused their projects, they tried to damage my reputation in the media. Articles were planted to portray me as difficult to work with,” he claimed. Muzammil accused Pooja Bhatt of mistreating outsiders and breaking their confidence.
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“They expect actors to behave like sycophants. I refused to bow down, and I paid the price,” he said. He also alleged discrimination on set, stating that insiders were treated like “children,” while newcomers like him were unfairly judged. The ordeal had lasting effects on Muzammil’s mental health. “It scarred me deeply. I developed insomnia because of that trauma, and I still struggle with it,” he admitted.