Disha Salian death: Why CBI FIR mentions Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea - The Times of India

**Disha Salian’s death – why the CBI FIR names Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty and Dino Morea** The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a fresh First Information Report (FIR) on 9 May 2024 after the death of Disha Salian, a 35‑year‑old former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Salian was found dead in a hotel room in Mumbai in August 2022, a case that has since been re‑examined following a series of high‑profile controversies surrounding Rajput’s suicide. The new FIR lists several individuals – including Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray, actress Rhea Chakraborty and actor‑model Dino Morea – on the basis of alleged “harassment, intimidation and attempts to influence the investigation,” as per the CBI’s filing referenced by *The Times of India*.

The inclusion of Thackeray, Chakraborty and Morea stems from statements gathered during the probe. According to the FIR, Thackeray allegedly sent messages to Salian’s relatives, warning them against speaking to the media, a claim the Maharashtra minister has categorically denied, calling the FIR a “character assassination” and insisting he “never met Disha.” Rhea Chakraborty, who was under scrutiny for her own alleged involvement in Rajput’s death, is cited for purportedly contacting Salian’s family to “co‑ordinate” narratives, while Dino Morea is mentioned for allegedly facilitating meetings between Salian’s contacts and certain political operatives. Both Chakraborty and Morea have yet to comment publicly, and their legal counsel has requested the FIR be examined for procedural fairness.

The FIR’s broader implications have ignited political and media debate. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s rival, former minister Narayan Raut, linked the fresh CBI probe to Aaditya Thackeray’s alleged campaign against the Fadnavis government, suggesting the investigation could be weaponised for electoral gain. Meanwhile, Jiah Khan’s mother, who previously pursued legal action after her daughter’s 2013 death, warned the CBI against “politicising” the case after the name of actor Sooraj Pancholi surfaced in the FIR, a name that has not been directly connected to Salian’s death. The unfolding investigation underscores the intersection of celebrity, politics and law enforcement in India’s high‑profile criminal inquiries.