Director Bala files police complaint against imposter; clarifies he is not on Instagram

Entertainment By South First Desk 19/09/2023 Read the article

One of Tamil cinema’s legendary directors, Bala, lodged a complaint with the Chennai police seeking action against a person who has been impersonating him on Instagram.

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The director said that an imposter opened an account in his name on Instagram and was trying to con people by putting out pictures and information.

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When his attention was drawn to the activities of this handle, the ace director filed a police complaint.

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“This unidentified person has been messaging young women interested in acting and promising them films. He has also been asking them to send him their pictures,” Bala added.

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In a statement issued by his office on Tuesday, 19 September, Bala clarified that he was not on Instagram.

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In his complaint, Bala requested the cops to block the Instagram handle and initiate suitable action against the imposter.

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Pointing out that his assistant directors and manager were the only ones who would directly contact those they were testing for roles, Bala urged those interested not to get conned.

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Bala is best known for several iconic films like Sethu (1999), Pithamagan (2003), Paradesi (2013) and Naan Kadavul (2009).

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