A dark cloud hangs over Bollywood as actor Nadeem Khan, fresh from his appearance in the action-packed ‘Dhurandar,’ is arrested on charges of prolonged sexual assault against his family’s maid. The Malvani police in Mumbai’s Malad suburb confirmed the detention, stemming from a victim’s detailed FIR that exposes years of exploitation.
The complainant, a long-time domestic worker at Khan’s home, recounts a systematic betrayal: false assurances of matrimony from 2015 onward led to repeated rapes and abuse. Fear kept her from speaking out initially, but Khan’s outright rejection of marriage and subsequent emotional cruelty pushed her to seek police intervention.
In ‘Dhurandar,’ directed by Aditya Dhar and released on December 2, 2025, Khan embodied Akhlaq, the cook serving Akshay Khanna’s bandit Rahman, alongside heavyweights Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Sara Arjun. This real-life drama, however, is far grimmer, with authorities filing charges and detaining the actor while expanding their inquiry to potential additional victims.
Experts note this case amplifies calls for stronger safeguards for household staff, who often endure abuse in isolation. Khan’s arrest disrupts his rising trajectory, prompting industry insiders to reflect on ethical lapses behind the glamour. With court dates looming, justice hangs in the balance, and the Malvani team remains committed to a comprehensive investigation.