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Sooraj Pancholi reacts to scrutiny despite Jiah Khan case acquittal: ‘Protected her privacy despite everything’

Sooraj Pancholi reacts to scrutiny despite Jiah Khan case acquittal: ‘Protected her privacy despite everything’

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Sooraj Pancholi went through one of the most difficult phases of his life during the trial in Jiah Khan’s suicide case. The actor was, however, acquitted by the special CBI court after being found not guilty. Despite receiving a clean chit from the court, many on social media continue to question his innocence. In a recent Instagram post, the Hero actor responded to such trolls and slammed those who continue to doubt him despite the verdict. Sooraj Pancholi expressed frustration over scrutiny despite getting acquitted in Jiah Khan suicide case. (PTI) ‘Was only 20 years old when this incident happened’ He wrote, “To ALL the Media pages out there! Please explain what you believe remains “unanswered,” and kindly make sure your facts are accurate. I went through a 14-year court trial. The case was decided on the basis of facts, evidence and the law. I was acquitted, and there are no “unanswered questions” from the legal proceedings. All the court records and trial proceedings are publicly available for anyone who genuinely wants to understand the …

Remembering Jiah Khan On Her 38th Birth Anniversary

Remembering Jiah Khan On Her 38th Birth Anniversary

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Jiah Khan, born Nafisa Rizvi Khan on February 20, 1988, in New York City, would have turned 38 this year. Remembering her on her birth anniversary is a bittersweet moment, as her life and career were cut tragically short when she passed away in 2013 at the age of just 25. (Image: IMDb) Raised in London, Jiah grew up with dreams of becoming an actor and singer, eventually moving to Mumbai to pursue her passion for cinema. (Image: IMDb) Her debut came in 2007 with Ram Gopal Varma’s Nishabd, where she starred opposite Amitabh Bachchan. The film, though controversial, immediately put her in the spotlight and earned her a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut. Jiah’s bold screen presence and confidence made her stand out, and she was quickly recognized as one of Bollywood’s promising newcomers. (Image: IMDb) She followed this with Ghajini (2008), alongside Aamir Khan, which became one of the biggest blockbusters of its time. Her role added freshness to the film and further cemented her place in the industry. (Image: IMDb) In …

Sooraj Pancholi shares how Jiah Khan case brought him closer to dad Aditya Pancholi, family: ‘Couldn’t make eye contact…’

Sooraj Pancholi shares how Jiah Khan case brought him closer to dad Aditya Pancholi, family: ‘Couldn’t make eye contact…’

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi recently made a grand comeback with Kesari Veer alongside Suniel Shetty. His performance is being praised widely in the film. He now opened up on Jiah Khan’s case and shared how tough time brought him closer to his dad Aditya Pancholi and entire family. He shared that during those times his family couldn’t make eye contact with each other because of the pain. In a recent conversation with SCREEN, Sooraj Pancholi said, “My equation with my family is better than ever now because there was a point in our lives where we couldn’t make eye contact with each other and speak because there was so much pain each one of us was going through. Now we can look at each other and smile at the past. When something like that happens to a family, we, of course, get close. We were not that close before the incident, but after that, it brought us very close.” The Kesari Veer actor also opened up on …

Sooraj Pancholi says ‘trolling, bashing’ in Jiah Khan suicide case got to him: ‘Couldn’t make eye contact with family’ | Bollywood

Sooraj Pancholi says ‘trolling, bashing’ in Jiah Khan suicide case got to him: ‘Couldn’t make eye contact with family’ | Bollywood

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Actor Sooraj Pancholi‘s life came to a halt when he faced serious allegations in connection with the Jiah Khan suicide case. In a recent interview, he shared the impact of the prolonged legal battle, acknowledging that it exacted a huge toll on his life. Also read: Zarina Wahab claims Sooraj Pancholi broke up with Jiah Khan a month before her death: ‘She was depressed because of…’ Sooraj was most recently seen in the historical film, Kesari Veer. Sooraj shares Sooraj spoke about how the legal case changed his life during an interview with SCREEN. Looking back, Sooraj said, “My equation with my family is better than ever now because there was a point in our lives where we couldn’t make eye contact with each other and speak because there was so much pain each one of us was going through. Now we can look at each other and smile at the past. When something like that happens to a family, we, of course, get close. We were not that close before the incident, but after …

Zarina Wahab claims Sooraj Pancholi broke up with Jiah Khan a month before her death: ‘She was depressed because of…’ | Bollywood

Zarina Wahab claims Sooraj Pancholi broke up with Jiah Khan a month before her death: ‘She was depressed because of…’ | Bollywood

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May 26, 2025 09:35 PM IST In a recent interview, Zarina Wahab spoke about her son Sooraj Pancholi’s relationship with his ex-girlfriend Jiah Khan. Here’s what she said.  Zarina Wahab spoke about her son Sooraj Pancholi dating late actor Jiah Khan before she died by suicide in 2013. Talking to Nayandeep Rakshit, she stated that Jiah was depressed when she took her life, but it was due to facing rejection from the Telugu film industry. She also spoke of the call Sooraj received but could not answer. (Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi says Salman Khan trusted him during trial in Jiah Khan case: ‘He has experience of media trial’) Sooraj Pancholi and Jiah Khan were dating before she died by suicide. Zarina Wahab on Sooraj Pancholi-Jiah Khan Zarina was asked about Sooraj’s relationship with Jiah, and she claimed that the two had broken up a month before the death. She said, “A lot of people don’t know this, so I want to clarify it. The friendship or whatever they had…Salman was about to launch him (Sooraj), …

Jiah Khan Was ‘Depressed’ Over Rejection Before Death, Says Zarina Wahab: ‘She Called Sooraj But…’

Jiah Khan Was ‘Depressed’ Over Rejection Before Death, Says Zarina Wahab: ‘She Called Sooraj But…’

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Last Updated:May 20, 2025, 00:25 IST Sooraj’s mother, veteran actress Zarina Wahab, has opened up about her son’s emotional ordeal, and the events leading up to Jiah’s death. Zarina Wahab recalls the emotional toll Sooraj faced after Jiah Khan’s death. Sooraj Pancholi’s life changed forever on June 3, 2013, when actress Jiah Khan was found dead at her Juhu residence in Mumbai. The young actor, who was then prepping for his Bollywood debut, was accused of abetting Jiah’s suicide. A decade-long legal battle followed, ending in 2023 with a CBI Special Court acquitting Sooraj due to lack of evidence. Now, Sooraj’s mother, veteran actress Zarina Wahab, has opened up about her son’s emotional ordeal, and the events leading up to Jiah’s death. In an interview with Nayandeep Rakshit, Zarina clarified that Sooraj and Jiah were not together at the time of her passing. “I want to clear one thing that a lot of people think about Sooraj. When they (Jiah and Sooraj) were friends, Salman was launching him. Then I told him that Salman is …

‘It was bullying’: Sooraj Pancholi blames dad Aditya Pancholi’s ‘enemies’ for framing him in Jiah Khan case

‘It was bullying’: Sooraj Pancholi blames dad Aditya Pancholi’s ‘enemies’ for framing him in Jiah Khan case

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide. Actor Sooraj Pancholi fought a long battle after he was framed in the death of actress Jiah Khan. The special CBI court finally ruled that he was not guilty. Now, he opened up on the tough period and blamed his father Aditya Pancholi’s ‘enemies’ for framing him in the case. The actor further shared how he was bullied during this period. In an interview with Varinder Chawla’s team, Sooraj Pancholi was asked why he chose the difficult route and went for trial in the Jiah Khan case. Calling it a ‘right decision,’ he shared that people said many things against him after he was framed in the case.  The Kesari Veer actor added that newspapers made him a ‘monster’ in people’s eyes and treated him as a terrorist when he was just 20 years old. He shared that when his relationship didn’t go well, all the fingers were pointed towards him. However, they didn’t check the history of the ‘other person’ or didn’t try to find out the …

Sooraj Pancholi says Salman Khan trusted him during trial in Jiah Khan case: ‘He has experience of media trial’ | Bollywood

Sooraj Pancholi says Salman Khan trusted him during trial in Jiah Khan case: ‘He has experience of media trial’ | Bollywood

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Actor Sooraj Pancholi was accused of abetment to suicide in the 2013 death of his then-girlfriend and actor Jiah Khan. However, he was acquitted in the case in 2023. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sooraj spoke about enduring the lengthy trial, sacrificing his career, and how Salman Khan stood by him. (Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi ends silence on Jiah Khan’s suicide case: I’ve been called murderer, criminal, abuser) Sooraj Pancholi talks about Salman Khan’s support throughout his trial. Sooraj explained that he could have been acquitted 12 years ago, but chose to go through the trial so that people wouldn’t think he had taken the easy way out due to privilege. He added that he underwent a 12-year legal process and won the case on his own merit. Sooraj Pancholi on lack of media support Speaking about the lack of media support, he said, “If people know what a trial is, they’d understand: every question must be answered, and every answer is questioned. I went through that entire process and was acquitted—not guilty—because they …

Sooraj Pancholi claims ‘dil saaf hai mera’ reacting to public scrutiny for Jiah Khan case: ‘Jab itna jhel liya…’

Sooraj Pancholi claims ‘dil saaf hai mera’ reacting to public scrutiny for Jiah Khan case: ‘Jab itna jhel liya…’

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide Sooraj Pancholi is ready to start fresh. After a long legal battle linked to the death of actor Jiah Khan, he is returning to the big screen with the film Kesari Veer. At the movie’s trailer launch, Sooraj opened up about his difficult journey, how he kept going, and why he feels stronger now. Speaking at the event, the actor reflected on the years of pain and judgment he faced. He said, “Dekho, dil saaf hai mera… aur jo log mujhe jaante hai, woh jaante hai ki mera dil saaf hai.” (Look, I have a clean heart… and the people who know me, know that.) He added, “And I have a good support system — my mother and my sister — they never let me lose hope.” Talking about pushing through it all, Sooraj said, “There’s a long way to go… jab itna jhel liya, toh aage bhi dekh lenge.” (There’s a long way to go… if I’ve endured this much, I’ll face what’s ahead too.) Sooraj, …

Lee Ji-ah breaks silence on late grandfather’s alleged pro-Japanese activities, family’s inheritance dispute | Web Series

Lee Ji-ah breaks silence on late grandfather’s alleged pro-Japanese activities, family’s inheritance dispute | Web Series

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Actor Lee Ji-ah has reacted to the controversy about her grandfather’s alleged pro-Japanese activities. As per Soompi, her agency BH Entertainment released a statement after reports surfaced that her father found himself in a legal dispute with his siblings. It was over a 35 billion won (approximately USD 24.4 million) land inheritance, reportedly left behind by her grandfather. (Also Read | Is Lee Min-ho dating 2NE1’s Park Bom? Here’s what his agency has to say) Lee Ji-ah spoke about her family in a new statement. Lee Ji-ah issues statement over family row Ji-ah’s grandfather’s was reportedly classified as a pro-Japanese figure. The statement read, “Hello, this is Lee Ji-ah. I would like to express my stance regarding the recent reports. After much deliberation and caution, I have decided that it is my responsibility to set the record straight and gather my courage to speak out. I sincerely apologise for the delay in addressing this matter.” Lee Ji-ah on her family dispute She continued, “1. Facts Regarding My Family Dispute: Since becoming independent at the age …