‘Which Law Did I Break?’: ‘Dhurandhar’ Actress Ayesha Khan Alleges Mumbai Police Detained Her for Standing on Road During Student Protests (Watch Video)
Bollywood actress Ayesha Khan was detained by Mumbai Police on July 22, 2026, during a student protest in Mumbai. The 'Dhurandhar' and 'Bigg Boss 17' fame actress shared alarming videos on Instagram, claiming she was arrested for 'just standing' after her brother and friends were also detained.
In a startling development for the Bollywood industry, actress Ayesha Khan, widely recognised for her appearance in Bigg Boss Season 17 and the film Dhurandhar, was detained by Mumbai Police on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The incident occurred in Mumbai during an ongoing student protest, where Khan claimed she was merely standing peacefully. Sonia Sehrawat ‘Instagram Story’: RAF Commandant’s Alleged Social Media Post on CJP Protesters Triggers Debate.
The detention quickly became a trending topic after the 23-year-old actress, born on September 13, 2002, began sharing a series of alarming videos on her Instagram stories directly from inside a police van.
Actress Ayesha Khan Detained in Mumbai
Ayesha Khan's detention unfolded amidst a larger student protest in Mumbai, reportedly connected to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the recent NEET controversy.
Mumbai Police Detain Ayesha Khan
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According to Khan's distressed accounts shared on social media, she was not actively participating in the protest but was merely standing on the road after her brother, Shahbaz Khan, and male friends had already been detained. "My hands are literally shivering right now. I have been detained just for standing on the road peacefully. I did not even say a word or start a protest," Khan stated in one of her Instagram videos. She further alleged that it took four policewomen to pull her into the police vehicle, questioning the basis of her arrest.
Latest Updates Shared by the Actress on Instagram
Contrary to some initial reports, the latest updates regarding Ayesha Khan's detention were shared directly by the actress herself on her official Instagram account. Through a series of emotionally charged Instagram stories, Khan documented her experience inside the police van. In one clip, she can be heard questioning a police officer about their destination, and upon receiving no clear answer, she remarked, "Aap logon ko raat ko neend kaise aati hai peacefully ye sab karke" (How do you people sleep peacefully at night after doing all this?).
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Her posts highlighted her confusion and frustration, emphasising that she felt her fundamental rights were being infringed upon for simply being present at the location. ‘Kaun Hai Yeh CJP?’: Devoleena Bhattacharjee Feels NEET Protest at Jantar Mantar Has Turned Political (View Post).
As of now, Mumbai Police has not issued an official statement regarding Ayesha Khan's detention. The incident has sparked conversations online, with many fans and followers expressing concern and solidarity with the actress.
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