Cezanne Khan, the popular TV actor recognised for his role as Anurag in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, is facing another challenging situation involving his alleged wife, Aisha Pirani. A recent controversy saw Pirani file a police complaint against Khan, accusing him of domestic abuse and blackmail. The controversy arose after Khan's previous statement expressing his desire to get married, which was followed by Pirani revealing their alleged marriage since 2015.
Cezanne Khan Accused Of Domestic Abuse
During the same interview, Aisha Pirani disclosed that she had also experienced mistreatment from Cezanne Khan. She stated that her children could testify to the abuse, sharing instances where Khan would confine her within a room or the house and engage in flirtatious conversations with other women via Skype. Pirani described Khan as a "Casanova" and quoted his recurring dialogue, saying, "I am married to you; I haven't given you my life." She further revealed that Khan would frequently resort to verbal abuse, using offensive language even for minor lapses such as forgetting to bring fruits, which he liked to consume at night. Certainly, here are a few more instances of Indian actors who have faced allegations of abuse:
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Armaan Kohli
Pearl V Puri
Pearl V. Puri, a popular Indian television actor, was arrested in June 2021 on charges of allegedly molesting and raping a minor girl. The incident reportedly occurred in 2019 on the set of a TV show. However, in a twist of events, the charges against Pearl V. Puri were dropped due to a lack of substantial evidence and discrepancies in the statements provided by the witnesses. The case generated significant media attention and sparked debates about the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence.Pracheen Chauhan
On July 3, 2021, television actor Pracheen Chauhan was taken into custody by the Kurar Police for alleged molestation charges. The arrest came in response to a complaint filed by a 22-year-old woman, accusing Chauhan of inappropriate touching. Following the complaint, Chauhan was apprehended at his residence.
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