Disha Salian death case: CBI names Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, Rhea Chakraborty in FIR
Synopsis
The CBI has formally registered an FIR in the Disha Salian death case, naming actors Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, and Rhea Chakraborty — six years after her suspicious death in June 2020. Disha's father's statement before the agency also alleges a high-level cover-up involving former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aditya Thackeray, making this one of the most politically charged investigative developments linked to the Sushant Singh Rajput episode.
Key Takeaways
The CBI registered an FIR on 14 September 2026 in the Disha Salian death case, following a Bombay High Court directive.
Bollywood actors Dino Morea , Sooraj Pancholi , and Rhea Chakraborty have been named in the FIR.
Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian , recorded a statement alleging a conspiracy and cover-up involving former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray .
Other individuals named in the statement include Sachin Vaze , Param Bir Singh , Anil Deshmukh , DCP Vishal Thakur , and several police officials.
Disha Salian was the former manager of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and died in June 2020 under suspicious circumstances.
The Bombay High Court has directed a senior CBI officer to supervise the fresh probe.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named Bollywood actors Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, and Rhea Chakraborty in the First Information Report (FIR) registered on Monday, 14 September 2026, in connection with the death of Disha Salian. The development follows a direction by the Bombay High Court to register an FIR and order a fresh CBI-led investigation, with the court also mandating that a senior CBI officer be appointed to supervise the probe.
Background and Court Direction
Disha Salian was the former manager of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and passed away in June 2020 under circumstances described as suspicious. Her death occurred shortly before Sushant Singh Rajput's own death, triggering sustained public demand for a comprehensive investigation into both cases. The Bombay High Court's directive to register a fresh FIR marks a significant escalation in the legal proceedings surrounding her case.
Father's Statement Names High-Profile Individuals
Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, recorded his statement before the CBI as part of the agency's ongoing probe. In his statement, Satish Salian allegedly named former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, his son and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray, and several others as having played a significant role in what he described as an alleged conspiracy and subsequent cover-up.
According to his statement, Satish Salian contended that the roles of multiple individuals needed investigation in connection with alleged offences including criminal conspiracy, the creation and propagation of what he called a 'false suicide narrative', and the alleged suppression, destruction, or fabrication of evidence. These are allegations and have not been independently verified or adjudicated upon.
Full List of Named Individuals
Beyond the three actors named in the FIR, the statement submitted before the CBI also reportedly names Rohan Roy, bodyguards of Aditya Thackeray, Showik Chakraborty (brother of Rhea Chakraborty), Sachin Vaze, Param Bir Singh, DCP Vishal Thakur, former Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh, and several police officials. The statement further names officials associated with Malvani Police Station, doctors and staff allegedly involved in a delayed post-mortem, personnel from the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kalina, security personnel of Regent Galaxy Building, and several other individuals.
CBI's Preliminary Steps
Prior to the FIR registration, the CBI had written to the Malvani Police seeking all documents and records related to Disha Salian's death to facilitate its investigation. The agency's move to formally register the FIR signals a shift from preliminary inquiry to an active criminal investigation, with the Bombay High Court retaining oversight through its directive for senior-officer supervision.
What Happens Next
With the FIR now registered and a senior CBI officer appointed to oversee proceedings, the investigation is expected to move into a formal evidence-gathering phase — including questioning of named individuals, forensic re-examination, and scrutiny of documents from the Malvani Police Station. All named individuals are at this stage persons of interest or named in a complaint; no charges have been framed. The case is likely to be closely watched given its high-profile nature and its long-standing connection to the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.
Point of View
Arriving as Maharashtra's political landscape remains deeply fractured. What this investigation must answer — and what earlier probes conspicuously did not — is whether the allegations of evidence suppression and a manufactured narrative are substantiated by forensic and documentary evidence, or whether they remain unverified claims. The Bombay High Court's decision to retain supervisory oversight is the most meaningful structural safeguard in an investigation where institutional credibility is already under scrutiny.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the CBI named in the Disha Salian death case FIR?
The CBI has named Bollywood actors Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, and Rhea Chakraborty in the FIR registered on 14 September 2026. The FIR was filed following a Bombay High Court directive ordering a fresh investigation into Disha Salian's death.
Why has the Bombay High Court ordered a fresh CBI probe into Disha Salian's death?
The Bombay High Court directed the CBI to register an FIR and conduct a fresh investigation after receiving submissions that earlier proceedings may not have been comprehensive. The court also mandated that a senior CBI officer supervise the probe to ensure accountability.
What did Disha Salian's father allege before the CBI?
Satish Salian, Disha's father, allegedly stated before the CBI that former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aditya Thackeray, and several others played roles in an alleged conspiracy and cover-up. He further alleged criminal conspiracy, propagation of a false suicide narrative, and suppression or fabrication of evidence. These are allegations and no charges have been framed.
Who else is named in Satish Salian's statement to the CBI?
Beyond the three actors, the statement reportedly names Rohan Roy, Aditya Thackeray's bodyguards, Showik Chakraborty, Sachin Vaze, Param Bir Singh, DCP Vishal Thakur, Anil Deshmukh, Malvani Police Station officials, doctors and staff linked to a delayed post-mortem, and Forensic Science Laboratory personnel in Kalina.
What is the connection between Disha Salian and Sushant Singh Rajput?
Disha Salian was the former manager of the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She died in June 2020 under suspicious circumstances, shortly before Sushant Singh Rajput's own death, leading to public demands for a thorough investigation into both cases.
