Data Theft in Mumbai's Film Industry: 66 Hard Disks Missing from Tiger Baby Digital
Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti Face Data Theft Worth Lakhs, 66 Hard Disks With Confidential Content Missing
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A significant data theft incident has occurred at Tiger Baby Digital LLP, co-founded by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, where 66 hard disks containing sensitive film and web series data have gone missing. The estimated loss is between ₹12 to ₹13 lakh, with fears of much higher damages if unreleased content is leaked.
- 0166 out of 119 hard disks are unaccounted for, containing critical production data for projects like 'Made In Heaven' and 'Ghost Stories'.
- 02An employee, Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan, has been arrested for selling 24 hard disks for ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 each.
- 03The theft was discovered during an internal search when employees found empty boxes instead of the hard disks.
- 04The total estimated value of the missing data and devices is around ₹12 to ₹13 lakh, with potential damages running into crores.
- 05Investigators are exploring the involvement of another employee and the possibility of a larger network behind the theft.
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A major data theft has rocked Mumbai's film industry, with 66 hard disks missing from the office of Tiger Baby Digital LLP, co-founded by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. The hard disks reportedly contained sensitive data related to various projects, including films, web series, advertisements, and unreleased content. The estimated loss is around ₹12 to ₹13 lakh (approximately $14,500 to $15,600 USD), but industry insiders warn that the actual damage could reach crores if unreleased material is leaked. The incident came to light after employees noticed the absence of specific hard disks during a search on May 21, leading to an internal inquiry. Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan, an office staffer, has been arrested for selling 24 hard disks to a man named Ritesh. Investigators are also looking into the role of another employee, Kalpesh Pawar, and whether a larger network may be involved in the theft. The incident raises serious concerns about digital security in the entertainment sector, where reliance on digital storage is paramount.
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The incident raises concerns about data security in the film industry, which relies heavily on digital storage.
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