Ketan Agarwal murder: Singer recalls his innocence after performing at family function
Synopsis
A singer who performed at Ketan Agarwal's family function just weeks before his alleged murder has shared videos of him dancing joyfully with his fiancée Siya Goyal's parents — the same family now accused of his death. Her emotional account of his warmth that evening puts a human face on a case that has gripped public attention.
Key Takeaways
Singer Reetu Sharma performed at a Ketan Agarwal family function on 7 May in Nashik .
The occasion was the wedding ritual of Ketan's cousin , attended by both the Agarwal and Goyal families.
Videos posted on Instagram on Tuesday show Ketan dancing with Pravin Goyal — his fiancée Siya Goyal's father — at the function.
Sharma said she learnt of Ketan's alleged murder through a family member's social media status.
She has demanded strict punishment for Siya Goyal , who is accused of pushing Ketan from a fort.
Singer Reetu Sharma, who performed at a family function of Ketan Agarwal on 7 May in Nashik, says she is constantly reminded of his warmth and words from that evening — even as she demands strict punishment for murder accused Siya Goyal, Ketan's fiancée. The case has drawn widespread attention after Ketan was allegedly pushed to his death from a fort by Siya.
The Function That Now Haunts Her
The occasion on 7 May was the wedding ritual of Ketan's cousin — his paternal aunt's daughter — which the Goyal family also attended. Sharma, who was hired through an event management company and had previously performed at three to four functions of the Agarwal family, recalled seeing both families celebrate together with no visible sign of discord.
'Both families were happy and very much involved. In fact, both Ketan and Siya's parents were dancing together and, as seen in the videos, Ketan's father was even singing with me,' she said.
What the Videos Show
On Tuesday night, Sharma posted two old videos on Instagram from that function. The first shows Vishal Agarwal, Ketan's father, dancing alongside Pravin Goyal and Pooja Goyal — Siya's parents — and other relatives. Seconds later, Ketan is seen dancing with Pravin Goyal to a popular Bollywood song, the two families visibly at ease with each other.
Sharma wrote alongside the videos: 'On 7th May, we did a program in their family. Where you all can see they are all happily enjoying the program. How happy both the families were. We saw Ketan from our own eyes. Such an innocent child. Who knew this will happen to this beautiful soul.'
Singer's Personal Recollection of Ketan
Sharma said she learnt of Ketan's alleged murder through the social media status of a member of the Agarwal family — a detail that made the memory of that evening hit harder. She recalled his gestures after the performance with visible emotion.
'I was constantly recalling Ketan's face and his words from the function on that day. I cannot forget the style in which he told me — Maa'm, you are superb; amazing, and please take your lunch — after the function. Because after such functions we are usually tired, but the way he kept on persuading me till I had my lunch keeps coming back to me,' she said.
Demand for Justice
Sharma called for strict punishment for Siya Goyal, framing the alleged act as one driven by personal choice at the cost of another's life. 'Just because she did not like him doesn't mean she can take someone's life. She did think about her parents — that if she ran with her boyfriend, society would blame her and her parents. But what about Ketan's parents? She did not think what they will go through,' she said.
She added: 'Why saying NO is more difficult than taking someone's life? We want justice for Ketan.' The case remains under investigation, and Siya Goyal has been named as the accused in the alleged murder of Ketan Agarwal.
Point of View
Shifting focus squarely to the accused's individual agency. What the case also surfaces is a pattern in how relationship-related violence against men is processed publicly: the emotional testimony of witnesses like Sharma tends to fill the vacuum left by slow official communication. The demand that Siya be 'pushed from the same fort' reflects raw public grief, but investigators and courts will need to work from evidence, not sentiment — and the pace of that process will define whether this case delivers accountability or becomes another cautionary tale.
NationPress
1 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ketan Agarwal and what happened to him?
Ketan Agarwal was a young man from Mumbai whose fiancée, Siya Goyal, has been accused of pushing him to his death from a fort. The alleged murder has drawn significant public attention, with friends and witnesses speaking out about his character.
Who is Reetu Sharma and what is her connection to the case?
Reetu Sharma is a singer who performed at a Ketan Agarwal family function on 7 May in Nashik, weeks before his alleged murder. She has shared videos from the event showing both the Agarwal and Goyal families celebrating together, and has publicly demanded justice for Ketan.
What do the videos posted by the singer show?
The two videos posted on Instagram show Ketan's father Vishal Agarwal dancing with Siya's parents Pravin and Pooja Goyal at a family function, and Ketan himself dancing with Pravin Goyal to a Bollywood song — presenting a picture of harmony between the two families shortly before the alleged crime.
What has Reetu Sharma said about Ketan Agarwal?
Sharma described Ketan as warm and considerate, recalling how he personally ensured she had lunch after the performance despite her fatigue. She said she cannot forget his words — 'Maa'm, you are superb; amazing, and please take your lunch' — and said she is constantly reminded of him.
What punishment has been demanded for Siya Goyal?
Singer Reetu Sharma has publicly demanded strict punishment for Siya Goyal, who is accused of pushing Ketan from a fort. Siya has been named as the accused in the murder case, which remains under investigation.
