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Dhurandhar Fame Ayesha Khan Detained by Mumbai Police Amid Protest Buzz

Ayesha Khan, recently seen in Dhurandhar, was detained by Mumbai Police during a NEET protest. Her viral videos from the police station have sparked debate and drawn fresh attention.

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Dumtika Editorial

July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Dhurandhar Fame Ayesha Khan Detained by Mumbai Police Amid Protest Buzz

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Ayesha Khan detained by Mumbai Police during NEET protest in Dadar.

Actress shared viral videos from police station questioning the detention.

Police reportedly treated Ayesha and her group politely throughout.

Incident has sparked mixed reactions and increased her industry buzz.

Fresh from her appearance in the film Dhurandhar, actress Ayesha Khan has found herself at the centre of a headline-grabbing incident in Mumbai. As per sources, Ayesha was reportedly detained by Mumbai Police while she was attempting to join a protest supporting NEET aspirants in the Dadar area. The buzz suggests that the protest was called to highlight alleged irregularities in the examination process, drawing students and activists from across the city.

Ayesha, who has been steadily building her career in both Telugu and Hindi cinema after her Bigg Boss 17 stint, took to social media to share her side of the story. In videos recorded from the police vehicle and later from the Worli Police Station, she explained that she, her brother, and friends had not even begun protesting or raising slogans when officers intervened. Reportedly, the group was asked not to assemble and was then escorted to the police station. Ayesha questioned the grounds for their detention, pointing out that the official restrictions on protests were only set to begin the following day.

Interestingly, Ayesha made it clear in her videos that the police treated them with courtesy and professionalism, even as she and her friends pressed for an explanation. Her candid updates have since gone viral, sparking a wave of mixed reactions online. Some netizens are applauding her for standing with students, while others are debating the police's actions.

With her recent roles in films like Mukhachitram, Om Bheem Bush, and Manamey, Ayesha Khan has been on a steady upward trajectory. Now, this unexpected episode has brought her even more into the limelight. Industry grapevine has it that this incident could further boost her visibility, with fans and filmmakers alike watching to see what she does next.