Sooraj Pancholi Breaks His Silence: “There Are Things People Have Assumed” About Disha Salian Case
Sooraj Pancholi says he never met Disha Salian and urges investigators to probe the case thoroughly after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI inquiry.
- Actor Sooraj Pancholi posted to Instagram denying he ever met Disha Salian or Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray, addressing years of online speculation linking him to her 2020 death.
- On September 2, 2026, the Bombay High Court ordered the CBI to register an FIR and investigate Salian's death, following a petition from her father, Satish Salian, seeking a fresh probe into the incident.
- Sooraj claimed he received death threats and faced online abuse, urging the "HONEST MEDIA" and investigating agencies to verify his involvement, stating "Do not make me pay."
- Defending his reputation, the actor emphasized he has no political agenda or alliances, arguing that hatred directed at him stems from issues certain people have with his family members.
- As the CBI investigates Salian's death—who briefly worked with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput—Pancholi refuses to remain silent while attempting to rebuild his career after years of public scrutiny.
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Raj Pancholi shared a lengthy post denying ever meeting Disha Salian and Aditya Thackeray. He appealed to investigative agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and uncover the truth. He also said, "If I am proven guilty, please give me my life back."
'I have never met late Disha Salian or Aditya Thackeray ever in my life': Sooraj Pancholi issues fresh statement after CBI probe, urges agencies to investigate ‘thoroughly and completely’
Sooraj Pancholi denies any link to Disha Salian's 2020 death, calling media scrutiny unfair and alleging death threats. He claims full cooperation with the CBI probe, ordered by the Bombay High Court, and says he'll accept consequences if evidence emerges. Aaditya Thackeray also denies involvement, calling it character assassination.
Sooraj Pancholi says there's so much more to Disha Salian case than what has been told
Sooraj Pancholi has denied any link to Disha Salian’s death and asked agencies to investigate fully. His statement follows the Bombay High Court’s CBI probe order and renewed scrutiny around the case.
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