Annu Shettiyar Exposes: Police Assault & ₹50L+ Scam at Saffron Leaf Hotel | Kissey Podcast
05 February 2026

Annu Shettiyar Exposes: Police Assault & ₹50L+ Scam at Saffron Leaf Hotel | Kissey Podcast

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#JusticeForWorkers #FilmIndustryExposed #ScamAlert"If the film releases, it will carry the curses of the poor laborers who weren't paid a single rupee."In today’s eye-opening and gut-wrenching episode of the Dishank Timble Podcast, we sit down with Executive Producer Anu, who bravely comes forward to expose a terrifying incident that occurred during the shoot of the upcoming film "Aoge Jab Tum."What was supposed to be a professional film shoot in Dehradun and Pauri turned into a living nightmare involving:Non-payment of over ₹45-50 Lakhs to hardworking laborers, spot boys, and technicians.Police Misconduct: Allegations against SAO Ashok Rathore for physical assault and threatening false FIRs inside the station.Human Rights Violations: Serving food with insects (worms) and forcing workers to stay in freezing conditions without basic amenities.Gun Culture & Threats: Shocking claims of aerial firing and "Gun-point" work culture by financier/owner Atul Gupta (Saffron Leaf Hotel).Why this Podcast matters: The glitz and glamour of the film industry often hide the blood and sweat of the workers behind the camera. From technicians mortgaging their gold to travel for work, to workers contemplating suicide because they can’t feed their families—this is the reality of the "Aoge Jab Tum" film crew.Key Highlights of the Discussion: 00:00 – Introduction: Why this is an "Eye-Opening" Podcast02:40 – Who is Anu? The role of an Executive Producer. 03:50 – The Dehradun Incident: What happened at Saffron Leaf Hotel? 06:20 – Horror at Pauri: Insects in food and life-threatening shoot locations. 11:30 – The Police Station Nightmare: SAO Ashok Rathore’s alleged assault. 16:00 – How the "Power Play" works: Deleting evidence and threatening women. 21:00 – The Financial Scam: ₹50 Lakhs unpaid and the Director’s disappearance. 35:00 – Gun Culture on sets: Living in fear of the "Guijar" power dynamics. 42:00 – A plea to the Industry: Respect the laborers.Call to Action: We need this video to reach the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, the Maharashtra Film Union, and the higher authorities in the Police Department. Share this video to ensure that no other worker has to face this level of injustice.Connect with us: Follow Dishank Timble https://www.instagram.com/kissseyy?igsh=MXNrdjZidDh5d2tzYg== ] For Collabs/Support: kisseypodcast@gmail.com