Disha Salian's father issues ₹500-crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray

Rohan Salian, father of celebrity manager Disha Salian who died in June 2020, has issued a defamation notice demanding ₹500 crore in compensation from Aaditya Thackeray, the Tourism Minister of Maharashtra. The notice alleges that Thackeray made statements that damaged the reputation of the Salian family and cast aspersions on the circumstances surrounding Disha's death.

Disha Salian's death had sparked considerable speculation and media scrutiny at the time. She was a talent manager who had worked with several Bollywood personalities. Her death coincided with a period of heightened political tensions and media discourse in Maharashtra.

Thackeray, a senior leader of the Shiv Sena, has been contacted for his response to the legal notice. The Salian family's legal action represents an escalation in their efforts to challenge what they characterize as false and damaging claims made against them in public forums.

The matter now awaits further legal proceedings as the notice triggers a statutory period for the respondent to file a reply. Legal experts suggest the case could set precedent regarding defamation claims involving public figures and statements made in political contexts.