Bollywood Composer Sachin Sanghvi Arrested Over Sexual Harassment Allegations: Released On Bail

Composer Sachin Sanghvi : The popular duo Sachin-Jigar music composer Sachin Sanghvi recently hit the news headlines after getting serious sexual harassment charges. A 29-year-old woman made a complaint that she was attacked after Sanghvi had made the first contact with her on Instagram. At the time when the composer was in the possession of the police, he was put under bond.

How the Allegation Surfaced

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As it was reported, the complainant first communicated with Sachin Sanghvi via Instagram messages. She claimed that, Sanghvi assured her of a chance to be featured in his music album after which the two shared phone numbers. The case is reported to have become worse when she went to his music studio where the composer supposedly proposed marriage and raped her on several occasions.

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Lawyer of Sachin Sanghvi Statements.

On behalf of Sanghvi, lawyer Aditya Mithe said the charges are entirely unfounded and do not have a lot of evidence. The case has no merits whatsoever. The arrest of my client by the police was unlawful and that is why he was placed on bail immediately. We are ready to stand the charges leveled against us to the end, Mithe said.

Sachin-Jigar: The Music Pilgrimage.

Sachin Sanghvi, together with Jigar Saraiya has recorded chart-topping tracks in Bollywood. They have been used in movies like Stree, Bhediya, Param Sundari and their latest movie Thamma, which was released during Diwali. The two have established a good name in incorporating modern music with traditional ones, which have given them a high status in the Indian music industry.

Important Note

This is a continuing study and all information given is a reference to official sources and media coverage during writing. They have not been proven legally and this report does not indicate guilt.