Disha Salian Case: Salman Khan’s Name Mentioned by Lawyer Nilesh Ojha as CBI Probe Continues
The investigation into the death of former celebrity manager Disha Salian has entered a new phase, with fresh allegations and material being discussed publicly after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the case.
Advocate Nilesh Ojha, who represents Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian, has made several allegations concerning the circumstances surrounding her death. In a recent media interaction, Ojha also said that the roles of actor Salman Khan, his brother Arbaaz Khan and Salman’s bodyguard Shera should be examined as part of the investigation.
Importantly, these are allegations made by the lawyer and should not be treated as established findings against the people he mentioned.
Why the Disha Salian case is back in the spotlight
Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a residential building in Mumbai. She had earlier worked as a manager for actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whose death occurred days later and became the subject of a separate high-profile investigation.
For years, Mumbai Police treated Salian's death as an accidental death and later maintained that it was a suicide. In September 2026, however, the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to investigate the matter, citing concerns about the earlier investigation and delays in registering an FIR.
The court also stressed that people should not automatically be treated as accused unless investigators find sufficient material creating reasonable suspicion.
What Nilesh Ojha has alleged
According to the Telugu Filmibeat report, Ojha claims that material relating to the case has been submitted to the court and the CBI. He has alleged that evidence exists to support the family's contention that Salian was sexually assaulted and murdered rather than dying by suicide.
Ojha has also made allegations involving several individuals and police officials. In the latest comments, he specifically said that the possible roles of Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera should be investigated.
These statements represent the lawyer's allegations. They are not, by themselves, proof that the named individuals were involved in Salian's death.
Evidence submitted to the CBI
The case has also seen claims of new evidence being handed over to investigators.
Satish Salian and Nilesh Ojha reportedly submitted a pen drive to the CBI containing videos, photographs, witness accounts and other digital material. Ojha has said that some of the material concerns the events surrounding Disha Salian's death and includes accounts from people described as eyewitnesses.
The significance of such material will ultimately depend on whether investigators can authenticate it, establish when and how it was created, and determine whether it supports the allegations being made.
The importance of the CBI investigation
The CBI investigation is significant because the Bombay High Court raised questions about aspects of the earlier police inquiry.
The court noted what it described as discrepancies in the investigation and questioned certain aspects of the evidence and scene documentation. At the same time, the court did not declare the allegations against particular individuals to be proven. Instead, it directed an investigation and left the assessment of criminal responsibility to the investigating agency and the competent court.
This distinction is important as the case develops.
Witness protection has also become an issue
Ojha has said that he, Satish Salian and other people connected with the case have sought police protection, alleging threats. Recent reporting confirms that the lawyer and others have approached authorities regarding security concerns.
The allegations about threats are also matters that authorities would need to independently examine.
What happens next?
The central question now is whether the evidence being presented by Salian's family and their legal team can be independently verified by investigators.
The CBI will have to examine digital material, witness statements, forensic evidence and the circumstances surrounding the death before reaching conclusions. Any allegations involving celebrities, politicians, police officials or other individuals will similarly require evidence that meets the applicable legal standards.
For readers following the case, it is therefore important to distinguish between allegations, evidence submitted for investigation, investigative findings and conclusions established in court.
The mention of Salman Khan and others has attracted considerable attention because of their public profiles. However, the current reporting does not establish their involvement in Disha Salian's death. Their alleged roles, as raised by Ojha, are matters that he says should be investigated.
As the CBI investigation progresses, verified findings from investigators and subsequent court proceedings will provide a clearer picture of what happened to Disha Salian in June 2020.
