Popular television star Rohit Chandel is currently at the centre of a viral controversy. The Sairaab actor has been booked on serious POCSO-related charges. The actor is currently hitting the headlines for allegedly misbehaving with a 16-year-old. The complainant had filed an FIR against the actor, following which the Mumbai Police detained him. An active investigation into the case is underway. Amid that, the actor’s recent romantic link-up with a minor TV star Drashti Bhanushali has been raising eyebrows.
Rohit Chandel sparked romance rumours with underage Drashti Bhanushali
Drashti Bhanushali is a rising television star who began her acting career in 2013 at the age of three. She then went on to act in the television serial, Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega and essayed the role of young ‘Sirat’ in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Recently, on February 6, 2026, she sparked viral dating rumours with veteran TV star Rohit Chandel. The link-up sparked huge buzz due to their age difference. Rohit is almost 31, and Drashti is 16, which makes them 15 years apart.
The two actors’ dating buzz was ignited after their music video, Khwabon Ko Jeene Do was released in February 2026. Drashti and Rohit’s undeniable chemistry against a scenic backdrop, paired with Shaan’s soulful melody, comes together in a truly beautiful way. Notably, it was not the first time the duo sparked dating rumours. They previously appeared in joint Instagram reels and were even seen hanging out in a pool with a few friends.
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