‘You Encouraged Him,’ Haryanvi Singer Anjali Raghav Hits Back at Akshara Singh Over Pawan Singh Controversy – Woman’s era Magazine
The controversy surrounding Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh and Haryanvi dancer-actress Anjali Raghav has resurfaced after Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh made strong remarks during a recent podcast. The issue, which began during a 2025 stage performance in Lucknow, has now turned into a heated public exchange between the two actresses.
Anjali Raghav
Anjali Raghav Hits At Akshara Singh
On August 29, 2025, Pawan Singh and Anjali Raghav performed together at a music event in Lucknow. During the live performance, a moment captured on camera showed Pawan Singh touching Anjali Raghav’s waist while they were on stage. The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, triggering debates and allegations of inappropriate behavior. Many viewers claimed the gesture appeared uncomfortable for Anjali, sparking widespread criticism and discussion within the Bhojpuri entertainment industry.
Akshara Singh
Although Anjali initially stayed silent, she later described the incident as a bad touch, stating that it happened without her consent and left her mentally disturbed. Following the controversy, she also announced her decision to step away from the Bhojpuri film industry for some time. Amid growing backlash, Pawan Singh issued a public apology through his Instagram story.
Pawan Singh
The controversy gained renewed attention after Akshara Singh discussed the incident in an interview with journalist Siddharth Kannan. While reacting to the matter, she suggested that the situation was partly the woman’s responsibility. Akshara said that if she had been in Anjali’s position, she would have immediately reacted strongly and confronted Pawan Singh on stage. She added that she did not consider the actor entirely at fault.
Anjali Raghav
Her comments quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions online and prompting a sharp response from Anjali Raghav. In a conversation with media outlets, Anjali Raghav expressed anger over Akshara Singh’s statements, saying the actress was speaking without knowing the full truth. According to Anjali, Akshara had incomplete information about what actually happened during the event. She accused Akshara of delivering judgments publicly without understanding the circumstances.
