Muzammil Ibrahim, known for his role in 'Special Ops', has recently opened up about his difficult experience working with Pooja Bhatt on her 2007 film, 'Dhokha'. In a recent interview, Ibrahim revealed that he faced "abusive" behavior from Bhatt during the film's production, which deeply affected his mental health.

Ibrahim, who debuted in Bollywood with 'Dhokha,' described the film set environment as toxic. He alleged that Bhatt was disrespectful towards actors, and had a harsh temperament. He stated that Bhatt would say things like actors are like dogs, when I tell them to sit, they should sit, if I tell them to stand they should stand, while referencing John Abraham and Dino Morea. Ibrahim, who won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2003, said that Bhatt's behavior was particularly difficult for him as a newcomer.

According to Ibrahim, Pooja Bhatt's "abusive nature" led him to suffer from depression and nightmares. He recounted praying every morning to get through the shoot. He also claimed that Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja's father, was aware of the situation and tried to intervene, but Pooja would often behave poorly when he wasn't around. Other crew members also allegedly shared stories about Pooja's temper with Ibrahim.

Ibrahim further alleged that after the film's release, Bhatt and her team engaged in a media assassination against him, planting stories that portrayed him as unprofessional. He believes this was an attempt to sabotage his career because he "didn't bend" to her will and refused to be a sycophant. Fearing a boycott, Ibrahim said he chose not to respond to these accusations at the time.

Despite the positive reviews 'Dhokha' received and the praise for his performance, Ibrahim said the personal cost was too high. He revealed that he declined subsequent offers from the Bhatt family, including a role in 'Raaz 2,' due to the trauma he experienced. Muzammil stated that he was scared to work with the Bhatts again.