Film director Sohan Roy said Saturday he has filed a cheating case against Bollywood actress Tulip Joshi for not completing the shooting for his film "Dam 999" despite taking part of her remuneration amounting to Rs.8.5 lakh.

"The actress asked for half of the payment (Rs.7 lakh) before the film. Biz TV Network also paid her Rs.1.5 lakh as the installment for the first schedule. The actress came and shot for two days and then just left. Tulip was asked to return the payment and settle the matter, but we haven't heard from her," said a press release, issued from the office of Roy, along with a copy of the FIR that has been registered at the Kalamassery Police Station.