Who is Nadeem Khan? Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' actor arrested for allegedly raping domestic help

Nadeem Khan, an Indian actor known for supporting roles in films and web series including the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, was arrested in Mumbai on rape allegations made by his former domestic worker. Police took him into custody on January 22 following a complaint that detailed years of alleged sexual assault under the pretext of marriage.

Decoding the alleged rape case on Nadeem Khan

Reports suggest that according to the complaint filed by a 41-year-old domestic worker, she met Khan in 2015 while working in the homes of various film personalities. She alleged that the two grew close and that Khan repeatedly promised to marry her. Based on those assurances, she said she entered into a physical relationship with him.

The woman claims that the relationship continued for nearly 10 years, with sexual encounters taking place both at her residence in Malwani and at Khan’s house in Versova, in Mumbai’s western suburbs. When Khan allegedly backed out of his promise to marry her, she approached police earlier this year.

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Police initially registered the matter with the Versova Police, but it was later transferred to Malvani Police Station under a zero FIR because the first alleged assault was said to have occurred in the complainant’s jurisdiction. Khan was subsequently arrested and taken into custody as investigators began the legal process.

Who is Nadeem Khan?

Nadeem Khan has worked in Hindi cinema, television and OTT platforms, mostly in supporting and character roles over several years. His varied filmography includes appearances in titles such as Mimi (2021) starring Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, Vadh (2022), Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy, Mrs Serial Killer and Dhadak. He has also remained active in theatre and stage productions.

In _Dhurandhar_, Khan portrayed Ahlak, the cook of the gangster Rehman Dakait, who is eventually revealed to be a mole aiding Sanjay Dutt’s character SP Chaudhary. Ahlak’s storyline culminates in a crucial confrontation with Ranveer Singh’s character.

He was also slated to appear in _Vadh 2_, the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2022 film Vadh, featuring Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra, scheduled for release on 6 February 2026.

Case status and investigation

As of now, Khan reportedly remains in police custody as the investigation continues. Authorities are verifying the complainant’s allegations and examining other aspects of the case, including statements and any additional evidence provided to them. No official comment has been released by Khan or his legal representatives regarding the accusations.