Anjali Raghav Finally Speaks On Pawan Singh Touching Her Waist Inappropriately On Stage

Lagavelu Lipstick fame singer and actor Pawan Singh and actress Anjali Raghav recently made headlines and for a very wrong reason. A video of Pawan touching Anjali’s waist on stage surfaced online, sparking widespread criticism. After remaining silent for some time, Anjali has now broken her silence and reacted to the incident.

Actress Anjali Raghav breaks silence on viral incident with Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh

Recently, actress Anjali Raghav opened up about a deeply distressing experience that went viral on social media. She and Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh were in Lucknow promoting their new song Saiya Seva Kare when a video surfaced of Pawan touching her waist on stage. The clip quickly spread online and invited heavy criticism. After remaining quiet for a few days, Anjali finally shared her side of the story through two videos on Instagram, where she also revealed her decision to quit the Bhojpuri industry.

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In her video, Anjali expressed how troubled she felt since the incident. She said,

“I have been very disturbed for the past two days. I am continuously getting DMs asking why I didn’t say anything, why I didn’t take any action, why I didn’t slap, regarding the Lucknow incident. And some people are even blaming me; on some memes they are writing, ‘She was laughing, she was enjoying it.’ Do you think I would feel happy or enjoy being touched in public like that?”

Explaining further, she shared that before agreeing to work on the song, she had made sure with Pawan that there would be no inappropriate costumes, bold scenes, or double-meaning lyrics. Since the shooting went smoothly and she never felt uncomfortable, she attended the promotional event in Lucknow.

Recalling what happened on stage, Anjali revealed that Pawan told her something was stuck on her waist. She thought it might be the tag of her new blouse and tried to ignore the comment while focusing on her speech. However, she added,

“Unhone wapas kaha ki kuch laga hai, toh mujhe laga shayad kuch laga hai isiliye yeh bol rahe. Jab baad mein maine apne team member se pucha ki kuch laga hai, unhone kaha ki kuch bhi nahi laga tha. Tab mujhe bohot zyada bura laga, gussa aaya aur rona bhi aaya. Lekin mujhe samajh nahi aaya ki main kya karun? Kyunki vahan sab unka fan base tha, unko bhagwan bol rahe the aur khud ko bhakt bol bolke unke pairon main gir rahe the log.”

She said she felt helpless in that moment because the crowd was entirely in support of Pawan Singh, treating him like a deity.

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Anjali Raghav to quit Bhojpuri industry

Anjali also revealed that after the video went viral, she tried to get in touch with Pawan’s team, but no one responded. She wanted to clarify her stand against trolls but was advised not to speak up because of the singer’s strong PR machinery. She strongly condemned what happened, saying,

“I absolutely do not support touching any girl without her permission. To begin with, it is very wrong. And to touch someone in this manner is extremely wrong.”

Adding that she wouldn’t have had to explain herself if the incident had taken place in her home state, she said,

“Agar yeh Haryana main hua hota toh jawab dene ki zarurat nahi padti; the public there would have given the answer themselves. But I was in their place, in Lucknow.”

Finally, she made a strong decision about her career, saying,

“Main Bhojpuri industry mein ab kaam nahi karungi. Artist hoon, toh nayi cheezin try karne ka mann karta hai, lekin main apni pariwaar aur Haryana mein khush hoon.”

Video of Anjali Raghav reacting to the traumatic incident

Haryanvi artist Anjali Raghav Quits Bhojpuri Industry After Co-Star Pawan Singh Touches Her “Inappropriately”
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Here have a look at the viral incident

During the Lucknow event, Pawan Singh and Anjali Raghav were seen standing together on stage as part of a song promotion. Anjali, dressed in a golden saree, was addressing the audience when Pawan, in a white coat, placed his hand on her waist. At first, she smiled and tried to continue speaking, but when he repeated the gesture, she appeared uncomfortable. He even asked her to move her hand, which she refused.

Despite this, Pawan kept touching her waist until he eventually said “Okay” and withdrew his hand. The video quickly went viral, with many Reddit users slamming Pawan for his behavior.

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More about Pawan Singh and Anjali Raghav

Pawan Singh is a leading Bhojpuri star who rose to fame with the 2008 hit Lollipop Lagelu. He later became one of the most bankable actors with films like Pratigya and Sher Singh. His personal life has also drawn attention, with two marriages, first to Neelam Singh, who tragically died in 2015, and later to Jyoti Singh, with whom he filed for divorce in 2022.

Anjali Raghav is a popular Haryanvi actress and model, known for her music videos and strong screen presence. After briefly working in Bhojpuri entertainment, she has now chosen to step away from the industry and focus on her career in Haryana.

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