Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh in legal trouble: Varanasi court orders fraud case over Rs 1.5 crore investment

Bhojpuri actor-singer Pawan Singh is facing heat after a Varanasi court directed the police to register a fraud case against him and three others. The order, issued by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-II on August 13, stems from a complaint filed by a local hotelier.

Find out what happened.

trouble for the popular star

As per a report by TOI City- Varanasi, the petitioner, businessman Vishal Singh, alleged that he was lured into investing in the 2018 Bhojpuri film 'Boss' under the pretext of becoming a producer. According to his complaint, he was promised significant returns but never received any share of the profits despite investing over Rs 1.5 crore.In July 2018, Vishal was officially named a producer of the movie after depositing approximately Rs 32.6 lakh from his and his brother's firm into a range of accounts, with a promise of 50 percent of the profits.

After that, he put in an additional Rs 1.25 crore on the project.

Vishal Singh alleges fraud and death threats

Vishal Singh stated that even after the movie was completed, he was never provided his share of the profits. Things escalated when, according to Vishal's lawyer Ashish Singh, actor Pawan Singh threatened to kill Vishal when he demanded payment of dues. Vishal later approached the local police and the police commissioner, and they did not take any steps, so he sought relief from the court.

Subsequently, on August 13, 2025, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate-II of Varanasi ordered that a formal FIR be filed under fraud provisions against Pawan Singh and others.Pawan Singh has yet to issue a public response regarding the FIR or the fraud allegations.

about Pawan Singh

Pawan Singh is celebrated for his powerful voice and energetic singing style. His song 'Lollipop Lagelu' made him famous across the country in 2008. The song was an immense success and was popular among non- speakers.

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