Amrita Arora Testifies in Saif Ali Khan's Defense in 2012 Hotel Brawl Case
The actress alleged in court that complainant Iqbal Sharma initiated the altercation, contradicting claims of unprovoked assault by Khan and his associates.
- Amrita Arora Ladak testified on March 29, 2025, in defense of Saif Ali Khan, describing the complainant as the aggressor in the 2012 hotel brawl incident.
- Arora alleged that Iqbal Sharma entered their private dining enclosure, shouted, abused the group, and later physically attacked Khan.
- The complainant, Sharma, has accused Khan and his friends of assaulting him after he objected to their loud behavior at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai.
- Saif Ali Khan and two associates were charged under Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code for causing grievous hurt, with the chargesheet filed in December 2012.
- The case, ongoing for over a decade, has drawn significant public attention due to Khan's celebrity status and the conflicting narratives presented by both parties.