Mumbai, December 15, 2025 – Television actor Anuj Sachdeva, known for his roles in popular shows such as "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" and "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya," has come forward with a shocking account of being brutally assaulted by a resident in his Goregaon society in Mumbai. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, was captured in a video that Sachdeva shared on his Instagram account, showing the man hitting him with a stick.
According to Sachdeva, the altercation arose after the resident alleged that the actor's dog had bitten him. This accusation reportedly led to a heated argument, during which the resident became increasingly aggressive and abusive. The video posted by Sachdeva shows the man picking up a stick and repeatedly striking the actor while hurling insults. The man can be heard saying, "Kutte se katwayega?" which roughly translates to "You will make me get bitten by a dog?".
In the video, a woman's voice can be heard calling for the watchmen as the assault unfolds. Soon after, two security guards intervened and pulled the man away from Sachdeva. However, even after being restrained, the resident continued his tirade of abuse and issued a chilling death threat, saying he would kill Sachdeva.
Visibly injured and bleeding from his head, Sachdeva addressed the camera, stating that he had been assaulted. In his Instagram post, he wrote, "I am posting this evidence before this person tries to do any damage to me or my property. He tried hitting my dog and me for parking [in the] wrong place in the society. Harmony mall residency. Goregaon w This person is from A wing flat 602. Kindly share with ppl who can take action. I am bleeding from my head".
The shocking video has quickly gone viral, drawing condemnation from fellow celebrities and the public alike. Many have expressed their shock and concern for Sachdeva's safety, urging him to file a police complaint. Kishwer Merchant commented, "Oh my god. This is insane. Are you okay?" while Simple Kaul wrote, "Oh god, please file a complaint".
Sachdeva is known to be an advocate for stray and Indian-breed dogs and is often seen with his pet dog, Simba. He frequently promotes the adoption and responsible care of dogs.
The incident has raised concerns about safety and security within residential societies, prompting calls for stricter measures to prevent such incidents from occurring. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the alleged assailant. As of now, no updates have been provided regarding the condition of Anuj Sachdeva, and fans are concerned about his health.
