Sat Mar 29 05:45:40 UTC 2025: ## Disha Salian’s Father Seeks Police Protection, Files FIR Amidst Ongoing Controversy
**Mumbai, March 29, 2025** – Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, has requested police protection in Mumbai and filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and others, reigniting controversy surrounding his daughter’s death.
Ms. Salian, who previously managed actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died in June 2020 after falling from her apartment building. Mumbai police initially concluded it was a suicide resulting from depression stemming from professional setbacks, strained friendships, and alleged financial misuse by her father. This conclusion, detailed in a closure report submitted in February 2021, was based on statements from friends, witnesses, and actors who interacted with Ms. Salian professionally.
Despite the initial closure, Mr. Salian has persistently challenged the police findings, filing a petition in the Bombay High Court last week. The petition sought a fresh investigation into his daughter’s death, the registration of an FIR against Mr. Thackeray, and a transfer of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Mr. Thackeray has denied any involvement and described the allegations as an attempt to tarnish his image. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut also stated that no calls were made regarding Mr. Thackeray’s alleged role in the case.
The case has become highly politicized, leading to the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the Mumbai Police, whose report is still pending. Mr. Salian’s latest actions indicate a continued fight for justice and a thorough re-examination of the circumstances surrounding his daughter’s death.
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