Rohit Arya
Former Education Minister Explains Refusal to Speak with Mumbai Hostage Taker Despite Direct Demands
Nov 04, 2025 07:53 pm CST
A detailed account of why former School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar declined to speak with filmmaker Rohit Arya during a Mumbai hostage crisis where 19 people were held captive. The incident, stemming from alleged unpaid dues worth Rs 2 crore, ended in a police shootout, with Kesarkar explaining he couldn't make binding commitments in his current position.
Tragedy in Mumbai: Rohit Arya's Fatal Hostage Crisis and the Shocked Pune Community
Nov 01, 2025 11:55 am CST
The Mumbai hostage crisis involving Rohit Arya, who took 17 children captive at a Powai recording studio before being fatally shot by police, has shocked his parents' neighbors in Pune. This article reveals details about Arya's background, his educated family, and his disconnection from relatives in recent years, providing context to the tragic incident that ended in violence.
Mumbai Police Officer Shoots Filmmaker Rohit Arya in Self-Defense During Hostage Crisis at R A Studio
Nov 01, 2025 02:30 am CST
A Mumbai police officer fatally shot filmmaker Rohit Arya during a hostage situation at R A Studio in Powai, where Arya had taken 17 children and two women captive. Assistant Inspector Amol Waghmare fired in self-defense when Arya pointed a gun at him. The Crime Branch is investigating the incident, analyzing evidence including Arya's weapon and a suspicious cloth found at the scene.
Mumbai Filmmaker Takes Children Hostage Over Disputed Rs 2.4 Crore Government Payment
Oct 31, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Mumbai filmmaker Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage, including 17 children, after disputes with the Maharashtra government over Rs 2.4 crore payment for an urban sanitation initiative. The hostage situation ended when police fatally shot Arya during a rescue operation. Government officials claim Arya's documentation was incomplete and he had been collecting unauthorized fees from schools.
Actor Reveals Chilling Connection to Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Rohit Arya's Film Project Invitation Days Before Tragedy
Oct 31, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Days before taking 19 people hostage in Mumbai, filmmaker Rohit Arya invited actor Ruchita Jadhav to discuss a film project about a hostage situation. Jadhav narrowly avoided meeting him due to a family commitment, only to later discover the horrific events that unfolded when Arya demanded Rs 2.4 crore from the Maharashtra government before being fatally shot by police while threatening children at his Powai studio.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Man Dies After Taking 17 Children Captive in Powai Over Payment Dispute
Oct 30, 2025 11:13 pm CST
A Mumbai man named Rohit Arya died after being shot by police during a rescue operation where he had taken 17 children hostage at RA Studios in Powai. Arya, who claimed the Maharashtra education department owed him money for a school sanitation project, had released a video explaining his actions as an alternative to suicide. All children were rescued safely after a two-hour standoff when police forcibly entered the premises.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: 17 Children Rescued After Two-Hour Standoff with Armed Suspect
Oct 30, 2025 09:26 pm CST
A tense hostage situation in Mumbai ended with police rescuing 17 children aged 8-14 who were lured to a Powai studio under the pretext of an audition. The suspect, Rohit Arya, circulated a video making "moral and ethical" demands before threatening violence. After a two-hour standoff, police stormed the studio, rescuing all hostages. Arya later died in an exchange of gunfire with authorities.
17 Children Rescued from Hostage Situation at Mumbai Film Audition: Police Intervention Ends Crisis
Oct 30, 2025 08:13 pm CST
Police in Mumbai successfully rescued 17 children who were taken hostage during a film audition at RA Studios in Powai. The perpetrator, identified as Rohit Arya, died from injuries sustained during the police intervention. Authorities responded quickly after a disturbing video message from the hostage-taker circulated, executing a tactical entry to free all children safely. The investigation into the motives behind this alarming incident continues.