Veteran Bollywood producer *Vashu Bhagnani has reportedly been hospitalised in London*. According to reports citing news agency ANI, the producer is currently receiving medical attention in the UK, although the reason for his hospitalisation has not been revealed. When contacted by ANI, Bhagnani reportedly asked to be left “alone”, with further details about his condition awaited.
The development comes days after the Income Tax Department reportedly conducted searches at *12 locations in Mumbai* linked to Vashu Bhagnani, actor Rakul Preet Singh and Panorama Studios. According to India Today, the searches were reportedly connected to suspected financial irregularities involving funds allegedly sent overseas in connection with film projects. However, the Income Tax Department has not publicly disclosed its findings or confirmed that any tax violation has been established.
Importantly, reports have *not established any connection between Bhagnani’s reported hospitalisation and the ongoing Income Tax inquiry*. The circumstances surrounding his hospitalisation remain undisclosed at the time of writing.
Vashu Bhagnani is a prominent name in the Hindi film industry and founded *Pooja Entertainment in 1995. He made his debut as a producer with the Govinda-starrer *Coolie No. 1 and subsequently backed films including Hero No. 1, Biwi No. 1, Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Sarbjit, Bell Bottom and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
As of now, *further information about Vashu Bhagnani’s health has not been made public*. Reports continue to describe his hospitalisation as being in London, while the reason for his admission remains unknown.
