Disha Salian Case
CBI registers a fresh FIR into the 2020 death of Disha Salian.
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Key Points
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Disha Salian died after falling from a building in Mumbai on June 8, 2020; she had worked as manager for actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who died six days later on June 14.
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According to reports on the FIR, investigators are examining allegations involving criminal conspiracy, the creation and propagation of a false suicide narrative, and the suppression, destruction or fabrication of evidence.
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Satish Salian’s petition and subsequent submissions sought scrutiny of Sooraj Pancholi’s phone records and other material, providing additional context for why Pancholi’s name was referenced in the proceedings.
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Aaditya Thackeray said the campaign against him had continued for nearly six years and was driven by “political and personal motives,” adding that “loud TV debates and media trials do not change the facts.”
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Sooraj Pancholi said he had recorded a statement with the CBI four or five days before his public response and pledged to assist agencies with any further investigation; he also urged people to remember that “a headline is not evidence.”
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a fresh FIR into the 2020 death of Disha Salian, a celebrity manager, following a Bombay High Court order and a complaint from her father. According to Moneycontrol, the FIR names or refers to Aaditya Thackeray, Sooraj Pancholi, Rhea Chakraborty, and others in connection with allegations including criminal conspiracy and evidence tampering. Salian died after falling from a 14th-floor apartment in Mumbai on June 8, 2020—just six days before actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whom she had managed, was found dead.
The investigation had stalled for nearly six years under an accidental death classification. India Today reports that Aaditya Thackeray denied ever meeting Salian and called the allegations an 'evidence-free' smear campaign. Actor Sooraj Pancholi also denied meeting Salian or Thackeray. Both men emphasized that being named in an FIR does not make someone an accused or prove wrongdoing.
High Court Breaks Six-Year Investigation Stall
Mumbai Police kept Salian's death classified as an accidental death for over six years without filing a criminal case. The Bombay High Court ruled this approach left 'glaring discrepancies' and 'raises more questions than answers.' OneIndia reports the court directed the CBI to register an FIR after Satish Salian, Disha's father, filed a petition alleging foul play and a political cover-up. The High Court explicitly ordered that no one be treated as an accused unless sufficient evidence emerges during the investigation.
On September 13, 2026, the CBI recorded Satish Salian's statement and converted it into a formal FIR one day later. The investigation now examines allegations of criminal conspiracy, creation of a false suicide narrative, and suppression or fabrication of evidence. According to Mid-Day, the CBI's probe includes scrutiny of phone records and other material submitted by the complainant.
Aaditya Thackeray Denies Any Connection to Salian
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray issued a public statement denying he ever met or knew Disha Salian. Moneycontrol quotes him saying the attempt to link his name to her death is a 'deliberate, evidence-free attempt at character assassination.' Thackeray claimed the campaign against him had continued for nearly six years and was driven by 'political and personal motives.' He added that 'loud TV debates and media trials do not change the facts.'
Pancholi Insists on His Willingness to Cooperate
Actor Sooraj Pancholi stated he has never met Disha Salian or Aaditya Thackeray in his life. Republic World reports Pancholi said 'a headline is not evidence' and urged the public to remember that distinction. Pancholi noted he had already recorded a statement with the CBI before making his public response and pledged to assist investigators with any further inquiries.
What Being Named in an FIR Actually Means
When someone's name appears in an FIR, it does not automatically make them an accused or prove they committed a crime. The Bombay High Court explicitly ordered that nobody shall be treated as accused unless investigators develop reasonable suspicion backed by evidence. India Today notes that the CBI must now determine whether sufficient proof exists to formally charge anyone. If investigators find no criminality, they must file a closure report with the competent court.
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