Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested a Kannada actor-director for allegedly sexually harassing an actress.

In her police complaint, the 29-year-old actress, who has acted in several television serials, alleged that Hemanth Kumar B I, 33, a resident of Health Layout in Nagarabhavi, had promised her a lead role in his film Richie in 2022.

Hemanth had introduced himself as a producer and associate director, and signed an agreement with her on April 30, 2022, and promised Rs 2 lakh as remuneration. However, citing personal reasons, he postponed the film’s shoot and allegedly began harassing her. He is also accused of demanding that she dress indecently for scenes and touching her inappropriately during the shoot.

She also alleged that on August 5, 2023, he organised the film's promotio

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