Sooraj Pancholi Denies Knowing Disha Salian After CBI FIR Names Him Alongside Rhea Chakraborty

Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi has addressed the controversy surrounding the death of Disha Salian, saying he had “never met” the late celebrity manager. Pancholi’s statement came after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered an FIR in connection with Salian’s 2020 death. The FIR names several people for investigation, including Pancholi, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, Rohan Roy, actor Rhea Chakraborty and others. Responding to the development, Pancholi took to Instagram to deny having any personal association with Salian and called for a fair investigation into the case.

Salian, who had worked as a celebrity manager, died in 2020. Her death has remained the subject of controversy and public speculation, with the CBI now investigating the circumstances surrounding the case. The agency registered the FIR after the Bombay High Court ordered that the matter be investigated. The latest development has brought several names into focus, including individuals from the entertainment and political spheres. Being named in an FIR means a person is part of the investigation and does not by itself establish guilt or wrongdoing.

Pancholi, in his social media statement, specifically sought to distance himself from Salian. The actor said he had never met her, addressing questions surrounding his name after the CBI's action. His remarks were made in the context of the ongoing investigation and appear aimed at clarifying his position as the agency examines the circumstances of Salian’s death. Pancholi also called for a fair investigation, indicating that he wants the facts surrounding the case to be established through the official inquiry.

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The CBI's FIR names Pancholi alongside Aaditya Thackeray, Rohan Roy, Rhea Chakraborty and other individuals in connection with the investigation. The inclusion of multiple names reflects the scope of the inquiry as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding Salian’s death. The agency's investigation is expected to look into the available information and allegations connected with the case. However, the registration of an FIR and the naming of individuals for investigation should not be interpreted as a finding of guilt against those named.

Pancholi's response comes as renewed attention focuses on the circumstances surrounding Salian's death and the CBI's decision to formally begin its investigation. By stating that he never met Salian, the actor has directly rejected any suggestion of a personal connection between them. His call for a fair investigation also places emphasis on establishing facts through the investigative process rather than relying on speculation surrounding the case. The CBI inquiry will now determine the circumstances and facts relevant to the allegations and claims under investigation.

The case has also drawn attention because of the number of prominent names mentioned in the FIR. Along with Pancholi, the list includes Rhea Chakraborty, Aaditya Thackeray and Rohan Roy, among others. As the investigation progresses, statements and claims made by individuals connected to the case are likely to be examined alongside other available evidence. For Pancholi, his latest statement is a clear denial of having met Salian and a request that the investigation be conducted fairly. The CBI's inquiry will determine the facts of the case as investigators proceed with their examination of the circumstances surrounding the 2020 death.

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