Bhojpuri cinema superstar Pawan Singh recently found himself at the center of a swirling controversy. A video from a Lucknow stage show quickly went viral across social media. It showed Singh alongside his co-star, Anjali Raghav, in what many deemed an inappropriate moment on stage. Public outrage mounted swiftly, with people fiercely criticizing the popular actor.
After two days of silence, Pawan Singh finally broke his quiet. He issued a public apology directly to Anjali Raghav. This apology, shared by Singh himself, quickly began circulating widely on social media platforms.
Pawan Singh Offers His Side
In his apology, Singh addressed Anjali directly, explaining his perspective on the incident. “Anjali ji, my busy schedule meant I didn’t see your live video,” he wrote. “When I found out what happened, I felt very bad about it.” He then clarified his intentions, stating, “My goal was not to do anything wrong towards you, because we are artists.” Singh concluded his message by saying, “However, if any of my actions caused you pain, I am truly sorry for that.”
The Event That Caused Uproar
The incident that sparked this whole discussion occurred during a stage event held in Lucknow. They were promoting their song, “Saiyan Seva Kare.” The viral video showed Pawan Singh touching Anjali’s waist during the performance. Anjali, in the moment, initially tried to brush off the action. She attempted to maintain a lighthearted atmosphere during the show.
Later, Anjali shared her true feelings in a video of her own. She openly spoke about how deeply hurt she felt by Singh’s behavior. She explained that she didn’t know how to react immediately on stage. The incident, she said, lingered with her, making her feel very bad and emotional as time passed.
Anjali Raghav’s Strong Reaction
Anjali Raghav, who is also well-known for her work in Haryanvi music videos, responded strongly to the situation. She openly condemned Singh’s actions. Following this, she made a significant announcement: her decision to leave the Bhojpuri industry. Anjali shared that she has been under immense stress since the video clip surfaced. She faced constant questions from people asking why she didn’t react on stage, or why she didn’t slap him. Many also questioned why she appeared to be smiling during the event.
A Cryptic Message Before The Apology
Before his direct apology, Pawan Singh had posted a rather mysterious message on his Instagram. He shared a picture of himself standing with his hands folded in a prayer-like gesture. The caption included a proverb: “Jis tan lage so tan, koi na jaane peer parayi.” This old saying essentially means that only the person who experiences pain truly understands it. His post hinted at the internal struggle he might have been facing before making his public apology.