Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is developing a film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal rape case, days after the Bombay High Court overturned the former Tehelka editor's acquittal, convicted him of rape and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Vishal Bhardwaj confirms Tarun Tejpal inspired film

Speaking to Variety, Bhardwaj revealed that the contrasting judgments delivered in the case made it compelling material for a feature film. The filmmaker, known for acclaimed adaptations such as Omkara, Maqbool and Haider, said the project will adopt a Rashomon-style narrative, presenting multiple perspectives rather than a single version of events.