Rohit Chandel was booked on charges of stalking and harassing a minor. The Mumbai Police has issued its first statement regarding the latest development in the case.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GooglePopular television star Rohit Chandel, who is currently appearing in the hit show, Sairaab, has been booked on serious charges. The actor is currently hitting the headlines for allegedly misbehaving with a minor. The complainant had filed an FIR against the actor, following which he was detained by the Mumbai Police. An investigation into the POCSO-related charges is underway, amid which the authorities have provided their first statement, sharing insights into the case.
Rohit Chandel, best known for his roles in Pandya Store, Sairaab, and Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, has been booked on several counts of misdemeanour. The Pant Nagar Police arrested the 29-year-old actor from his Dahisar residence on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act alongside sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As per a complaint by a 16-year-old eastern suburb resident, Rohit allegedly subjected her to continuous harassment by making repeated calls.
Rohit allegedly kept calling the underage girl from his personal phone number as well as multiple other mobile numbers, despite her objections. The case doesn't end at that; according to police logs, the TV star allegedly confronted the 16-year-old near her residential building on July 5, 2026, chased her, initiated a heated argument, verbally abused her, and physically assaulted her using his hands and no other objects.
Rohit Chandel allegedly violated several laws, including the POCSO Act (by assaulting a minor), Section 78 of the BNS (by stalking a minor) and Section 115(2) of the BNS (by voluntarily hurting an individual). An official statement from the Mumbai Police confirmed the arrest and charges against Rohit. However, they kept the accused's identity hidden, most likely due to privacy concerns. The statement could be read as:
"Following the complaint, a case was registered and the accused has been placed under arrest. Further probe is underway in the case."
Rohit Chandel is a well-known face in Indian television, having been a part of the industry for about a decade. He is also popular on social media, with over 480K followers waiting for his updates. He was born on September 26 1995, to Rajendra and Nanda Chandel in Shahada, Maharashtra, and will turn 31 in 2026. The actor gained significant recognition for his lead roles as 'Baji Rao' in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal and 'Dhawal Makwana' in Pandya Store. However, the road to success wasn't easy.
Initially, after moving to Mumbai, Rohit struggled to land a role, failing about 90 auditions. He made his first minor cameo appearance in the 2014 comedy series, Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal. After two years, he secured his official on-screen debut with the Star Plus series, Tamanna (2016), followed by roles in Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai (2018) and Chandragupta Maurya (2019). Prior to his acting venture, he had a background in professional sports and engineering.
As for his personal life, Rohit Chandel's last-known relationship was with his Kashibai Bajirao Ballal co-star, Farnaz Shetty. The two grew close while filming the historical show; however, it did not last, and they broke up by March 2023. As of July 2026, he is reportedly single and entirely focused on expanding his acting portfolio. However, his latest controversy involving a 16-year-old minor might act as a setback to his rising career.
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