Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh issues apology amid onstage touching controversy
After a lot of outrage on the internet, since the video of Pawan Singh touching actress Anjali Raghav has gone viral. The actor has apologised online. Read to know the entire controversy.
New Delhi: In a controversy that shook the Bhojpuri entertainment world, actor Pawan Singh has publicly apologised to co-star Anjali Raghav after a video surfaced showing him touching her inappropriately during a promotional event. The incident drew widespread criticism on social media, with Anjali expressing distress and announcing her withdrawal from the industry. Singh’s apology acknowledges the pain caused and claims no ill intent behind his actions.
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Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh has issued a public apology following allegations of inappropriate touching of his co-star Anjali Raghav during a promotional event in Lucknow. The incident, caught on video, went viral on social media and sparked outrage among fans and viewers alike. In his apology, Singh emphasised that he had no wrong intentions but expressed regret if his actions hurt Anjali. The controversy has left the actress visibly disturbed and has led to her decision to step away from the Bhojpuri film industry.
The controversy erupted after a video from the event surfaced online, showing Singh touching Anjali in a way that appeared uncomfortable and inappropriate. The clip quickly went viral, and social media platforms were abuzz with criticism of the actor’s behaviour.
In response to the backlash, Singh took to Instagram stories to address the issue directly. He wrote in Hindi that due to his busy schedule, he had not seen Anjali’s live stream about the incident immediately, but felt terrible once he found out. He noted, "I had no wrong intention, as we are artists. Even then, if you were hurt by my behaviour, I sincerely apologise.”
Anjali Raghav also shared her emotional reaction in a video posted on Instagram. She revealed the distress the incident caused her over the past days. "Do you think I would be happy or enjoy being touched in public like that? I have been very disturbed for the past two days,” she said.
She explained why she didn’t react on the spot: after she asked a team member if anything was stuck to her, she was told no. This left her feeling terrible, angry, and even brought her to tears. She also shared her disbelief at the overwhelming support Singh received from the audience at the event, many of whom called him God and even touched his feet.
This marks the first public response from Pawan Singh since the controversy erupted, as he tries to calm the outrage and mend his reputation following the viral incident. This incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about respect and behaviour in the entertainment industry.