Rohit Chandel has been booked for allegedly stalking and harassing a minor. Following the latest development, the Mumbai Police issued its first official statement on the case. The investigation is underway, with authorities confirming legal action has been initiated as they continue to examine the allegations and gather relevant evidence. Popular television actor Rohit Chandel, currently seen in the hit show Sairaab, has landed in legal trouble after being booked on serious allegations. The actor has been accused of allegedly misbehaving with a minor, prompting the complainant to file an FIR against him.
Following the complaint, Mumbai Police detained Chandel and launched an investigation under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Authorities have now issued their first official statement, providing initial details about the ongoing investigation.
What Charges Has Rohit Chandel Been Booked Under? Here’s What Mumbai Police Said
Rohit Chandel, known for his performances in Pandya Store, Sairaab, and Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, has been booked on multiple charges. The 29-year-old actor was arrested by Pant Nagar Police from his Dahisar residence on Friday, July 10, 2026. He has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to a complaint filed by a 16-year-old girl, he allegedly harassed her through repeated phone calls continuously.
Rohit allegedly continued calling the underage girl from his personal phone and several other numbers despite her repeated objections. According to police records, the matter escalated on July 5, 2026, when the TV actor allegedly confronted the 16-year-old near her residential building, chased her, engaged in a heated argument, verbally abused her, and physically assaulted her with his hands. The incident remains under investigation. “Following the complaint, a case was registered and the accused has been placed under arrest. Further probe is underway in the case.”
Rohit Chandel: Life, Career and Personal Journey
Rohit Chandel has been a prominent face on Indian television for nearly a decade and enjoys a strong social media presence with over 480K followers. Born on September 26, 1995, in Shahada, Maharashtra, to Rajendra and Nanda Chandel, he will turn 31 in 2026. The actor rose to fame with his lead roles as Baji Rao in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal and Dhawal Makwana in Pandya Store. Despite his success, his journey to stardom was far from easy.
After relocating to Mumbai, Rohit faced a difficult start, failing nearly 90 auditions before landing work. He made a brief cameo in the 2014 comedy series Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal. Two years later, he earned his official television debut with Tamanna (2016). He subsequently appeared in Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai (2018) and Chandragupta Maurya (2019). Before entering the entertainment industry, Rohit had pursued careers in professional sports and engineering.
Rohit Chandel was previously in a relationship with his Kashibai Bajirao Ballal co-star Farnaz Shetty. The duo reportedly grew close while working together but ended their relationship in March 2023. As of July 2026, he is believed to be single and focused on advancing his acting career. However, his recent controversy involving a 16-year-old minor could prove to be a significant setback to his growing professional journey.