Hansika Motwani has approached a Mumbai court seeking Rs 2 crore in damages from Muskaan Nancy James over alleged defamation. Hansika claimed the accusations were made to avoid repaying a Rs 27 lakh loan and sought a public apology, while denying involvement in her brother's marital disputes

Actress Hansika Motwani, who recently divorced businessman Sohael Khaturiya after their 2022 wedding, has approached a Mumbai sessions court seeking Rs 2 crore in damages, filing a defamation suit against her estranged sister-in-law, TV actress Muskaan Nancy James, who had accused Hansika and her brother Prashant Motwani of domestic violence, as well as interference in her marriage, financial demands, and alleged property fraud involving Hansika and her mother-in-law Jyoti Motwani.

Hansika Motwani Files ₹2 Cr Defamation Suit Against Muskaan Nancy James

According to NDTV, the plea asks the court to stop Muskaan from making more statements against Hansika and to order a public apology, as Hansika claims the allegations are false and meant to harm her image. Motwani alleged that Muskaan made the claims to avoid repaying an alleged Rs 27 lakh loan, stating the amount was borrowed during her marriage to Prashant Motwani and remains unpaid despite repeated requests.

Hansika also stated that she had limited involvement in her brother's marriage and was not living with the couple, adding that the relationship between Prashant and Muskaan deteriorated over time and she was largely unaware of their disputes, while the suit further describes James as a 'small-time television actor' who allegedly projected a lavish lifestyle online but failed to clear her dues.