Sachin Sanghvi, popular Bollywood singer and music composer, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman by promising her a chance in a music album and marriage, police officials said on Friday, October 24.
Sanghvi is popularly known for hit songs in films like Param Sundari, Stree 2 and Bhediya. He was arrested on Thursday, October 23, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an official said.
The complainant, who is in her 20s, claimed she came in contact with Sanghvi in February 2024, after he sent her a message on Instagram. The singer-composer allegedly promised the woman a chance in his music album, where they even exchanged phone numbers, the official said.
The woman has claimed that Sanghvi called her to his studio, where he proposed marriage, and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions, he said. Sachin Sanghvi was arrested on October 23 following a probe.
In the FIR filed with the police, the woman has made serious accusations, including claims of coercion and being forced for an abortion. The FIR was first registered at the Vile Parle Police Station in Mumbai, but since the incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Santacruz Police, the case was immediately transferred there.
Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar have composed songs for over 84 films
Sachin Sanghvi is one of Bollywood's most renowned and sought-after musicians. He has composed music for over 84 films. He recently composed music for, Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra-Janhvi Kapoor, and others. He has also served as a music director for Rajkummar Rao's Malik, Stree 2, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, and several others. The singer, individually, has a strong hold as an artist on Spotify too.
Though Sachin hasn't reacted to the matter, Aditya Mithe, the lawyer representing him, has dismissed the allegations made by the complainant. Speaking to the press, Mithe said, “The allegations in the FIR against my client are absolutely baseless and unsubstantiated. There are absolutely no merits to the case.”
He added, “My client’s detention by the police was illegal, and that is the reason why he was released on bail immediately. We intend to defend all allegations fully and unequivocally."
Sachin Sanghvi's Instagram also stands deactived. It is not known whether his account was deactivated all this while or was done as a precautionary measure following his arrest.
