Who is Nadeem Khan? Dhurandhar actor accused of rape

Actor Nadeem Khan, who was recently seen in the film Dhurandhar, recently made headlines after he was arrested for allegedly raping a domestic worker for over 10 years. Here's all you need to know about the actor caught in a controversy.

Updated On: 2026-01-26 08:20 PM IST

Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves

Nadeem Khan

Actor Nadeem Khan has been arrested in connection with allegations of repeatedly raping a domestic worker for nearly a decade on the false promise of marriage.

Nadeem has been actively working in the film industry for several years across television, the big screen and the OTT space. 

He has been seen in majorly supportive roles, playing pivotal roles.

He has also been actively involved in theatre, having performed in several stage plays. 

He has been seen in films such as Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi’s Mimi, Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra’s Vadh, Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy, Mrs Serial Killer and Dhadak.

Nadeem was also seen in a crucial role in Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra’s Vadh 2.

Although not much is known about his childhood and his hometown, his social media indicates that he has been based in Mumbai for a long time.

He has also worked with Prakash Raj, and has even posted a selfie with the actor on social media.

Nadeem has worked alongside stalwarts like Amitabh Bachchan, Asrani, Adil Hussain and Sanjay Mishra in his career.

He has also posted picture with the late iconic actor Asrani, enacting a scene.

In the film Dhurandhar, he was seen playing the role of a cook.

More details about the rape case are yet to be disclosed, including statements from the police and him.

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