As the trailer for The kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond hit screens on february 18, 2026 – promising another dose of producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah's controversial storytelling set for release on february 27 – an old ghost came roaring back. A viral tweet from @drunkJournalist slapped the internet with a 2018 Hindustan Times headline: Iranian actress Elnaaz Norouzi boldly accusing Shah of sexual harassment during auditions for Namaste England.
Norouzi, fresh off Sacred Games fame, detailed how Shah repeatedly summoned her to his office, tried to kiss her, and made it "evident" the role depended on sexual favors. "I was mentally tortured for three months," she revealed, describing relentless pressure and unwanted advances. Shah denied it all back then, but the allegations stuck like tar.
Now, as Shah positions himself as a crusader exposing "dangers" to women in his polarizing films, critics are calling out the nauseating irony. A man accused of exploiting aspiring actresses dares to preach protection? The tweet, racking up thousands of views, isn't just nostalgia – it's a brutal reminder that Shah slithered away from accountability while rebuilding his career on divisive propaganda.
While some defend him as "cleared," survivors and netizens aren't buying it. This isn't filmmaking; it's galling hypocrisy from a man who allegedly traded roles for intimacy. Shah should be hiding in shame, not hyping sequels. Bollywood's silence? Deafening, as usual.
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