Thu Mar 20 07:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Aditya Thackeray Denies Presence at Disha Salian’s Party Before Death; Parents File Court Case

**Mumbai, India** – The death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, continues to generate controversy, with her parents filing a petition in the Bombay High Court. The petition, the details of which are emerging, reportedly names Aditya Thackeray, the son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Salian’s death in June 2020 was initially ruled a suicide, but allegations of murder have persisted. The petition, filed by Salian’s parents, reportedly claims that Aditya Thackeray, along with his bodyguard, actor Sooraj Pancholi, and Dino Morea, were present at a party at Salian’s Malvani residence on the night of her death. The petition alleges that the arrival of these individuals altered the atmosphere of the party and that Salian was subsequently “silenced” to prevent her from revealing something. It further claims that several politicians and senior police officers were unusually active following the event, and Aditya Thackeray was in frequent phone contact with police officials and individuals close to Salian.

These allegations have fueled renewed speculation surrounding the circumstances of Salian’s death, which occurred shortly before Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, a case that also remains highly debated.

In 2022, Aditya Thackeray addressed these allegations in an interview with ABP Majha, stating that he was at a hospital with his grandfather, Rashmi Thackeray’s father, on the night of Salian’s death. He maintained his innocence and reiterated his willingness to cooperate with the court.

The petition’s contents and the ensuing legal proceedings are expected to further intensify the ongoing debate surrounding Disha Salian’s death. This case has drawn significant public attention and political ramifications.

**In other news,** renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, creator of the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, has been awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan award, announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the state assembly. The award includes a cash prize of ₹25 lakh, a citation, and a shawl. Sutar is known for his sculptures of prominent Indian figures, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Gandhi, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.

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