shot-button
Maharashtra Elections 2024 Maharashtra Elections 2024
Home > Mumbai > Mumbai News > Article > Actor arrested for sending nude photos of self to lady friend

Actor arrested for sending nude photos of self to lady friend

Updated on: 21 January,2013 10:58 PM IST  | 
Shiva Devnath |

TV actor Sanil Sodhi sent 25 nude photos of himself through BBM to a woman he met five months ago at a party

Actor arrested for sending nude photos of self to lady friend

A small-time actor was arrested for sending hisu00a0nude photos to a woman on Monday.


Identified as Sanil Sodhi, the actor is the son of a retired IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh. Living in Shivam apartments, Panchmarg, Yari Road in Andheri (West) since two years, Sodhi earned a living by doing small roles in Bollywood films and television serials.


According to Versova Police, Sodhi had met the victim — a resident of Versova — in a party around five months ago. They exchanged BlackBerry pins and kept in touch through messenger.


According to the victim, she received a ping on Sunday night and found Sodhi’s nude pictures in the message.

Sanil Sodhi arrested

Sanil Sodhi was arrested for allegedly sending lewd pictures of himself to a married woman.u00a0

According to the police, the accused had sent around 25 nude photos of himself to the victim through BB Messenger in the past.

However, after the last message, the victim and her husband decided to involve the cops. They approached the Versova police early yesterday morning and registered a case against Sodhi.

The actor was arrested under section 509 (Insulting modesty) of the IPC and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act for electronically transmitting obscene content.

The police has seized Sodhi’s phone and sent it for forensic examination.

“We need to verify whether Sodhi has sent such content to other women as well,” said Sharad Borse, Senior Police Inspector of Versova police station. u00a0

Sodhi has been part of television series like 'Rishte' (on Zee TV), 'Hum' (on DD1), 'Pintoo' and was also spotted in Bollywood movie 'Hu Tu Tu' (starring Tabu and Suniel Shetty) and 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Ma' (featuring Jaya Bachchan, Anupam Kher and Seema Biswas).

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK