FIR Filed Against Dhurandhar Production Designer Saini S Johray Over S*xual H*rassment Allegations; Released On Bail- Report

Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray has been accused of s*xual h*rassment and wrongful confinement by a woman. Saini S Johray has landed in controversy after an FIR was filed against him by a woman. According to a report by India Today, Chandigarh Police have registered an FIR against him following a s*xual h*rassment complaint filed by the woman at the Sector-17 police station.

FIR Filed Against Dhurandhar Production Designer Saini S Johray Over S*xual H*rassment Allegations

The report states, “According to the complainant, Johray allegedly summoned her to a room at the Taj Hotel in Chandigarh, where she accused him of s*xually h*rassing her, physically assaulting her and wrongfully confining her. She further alleged that an intoxicating substance had been mixed into her drink, causing her condition to deteriorate.”

The woman who filed the complaint is a resident of New Delhi. She submitted her complaint at the Sector-17 police station on April 20, as per the report. The police registered a case under Sections 74, 79, 123, and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after a preliminary enquiry.

In her complaint, it was revealed that the woman was studying at a government college when a faculty member forwarded her resume to the Dhurandhar team. She was then hired as an assistant art director on September 2, 2025. Johray introduced himself as her mentor on set and built trust with her.

Woman Alleges Drink Was Spiked

The woman further alleged that Johray invited her to a room at the Taj Hotel in Sector 17, claiming it was for a professional discussion. Upon arriving, she found that no other crew members were present. He then warned her not to tell anyone about the meeting at the hotel, saying it would damage his reputation. In her statement, she alleged that around 8:30 pm on September 10, 2025, Johray pressured her into consuming alcohol. He prepared a drink containing a mixture of wine and rum. She was forced to drink it and was forcibly pulled close. She also made unwelcome advances.

The woman claimed that her condition worsened, and she started vomiting in the bathroom. During this time, Johray entered and continued to touch her inappropriately. She further alleged that he later forced her onto a bed. He even pressured her to stay in the hotel room overnight. She left the hotel the next day in a bike taxi. “The woman has also accused Johray of continuing to h*rass her afterwards by filing complaints against her, which she claimed caused further mental distress,” the report added.

The Investigation Is On-Going, Accused Released On Bail

Johray has been identified as a resident of Oberoi Springs in Andheri West, Mumbai. The production designer has yet to speak or comment on this matter. The police investigation into the matter is still ongoing. The allegations detailed in the complaint reflect the complainant’s version of events. The accused has secured bail as the legal process continues.

The case was registered by the police on April 21, 2026, following an initial investigation, but the information only came to public attention on Monday evening, May 25. In addition to Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, Saini S Johray is also known for his work on web series such as The Family Man, starring Manoj Bajpayee, and The Night Manager, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor.