
Bhojpuri cinema’s ‘Power Star,’ Pawan Singh, is once again at the center of a massive controversy, not for his professional work, but for a deeply personal and public dispute with his estranged wife, Jyoti Singh. The feud, which has been ongoing for some time with a divorce case currently pending, escalated dramatically after a video of a visibly distraught Jyoti Singh outside the actor’s residence in Lucknow went viral across social media and news platforms.
The incident unfolded when Jyoti Singh reportedly arrived at Pawan Singh’s Lucknow home, seeking an audience with her husband. However, what followed was a highly charged public scene captured on video, where a tearful Jyoti Singh was seen in a confrontation with police officers who had arrived at the location.
In the viral video, Jyoti Singh is seen weeping and pleading, claiming that the actor had called the police and registered an FIR against her. Police officials, however, later reportedly clarified that they were present to manage the situation and that no formal FIR had been registered against her at that time, though the pair are involved in ongoing legal disputes. The emotional distress was palpable as Jyoti Singh desperately sought to enter the house, claiming she had only come to meet her husband on the advice of fans and social well-wishers who hoped for a reconciliation.
The situation took a disturbing turn when, in her anguish, she reportedly made a dire threat, suggesting she would resort to self-harm if she did not receive justice. “If I don’t get justice now, there’s no hope left. I’ll go home and take poison; only my body will leave this house. Enough is enough,” she was quoted as saying in her emotional breakdown.
During her emotional outburst and in subsequent statements reported by the media, Jyoti Singh leveled a series of serious allegations against her husband, including claims of infidelity. The most explosive of these was her claim that Pawan Singh had allegedly taken another woman to a hotel right in front of her.
“He used me during the election campaign and then took other women to hotels. People used to ask why I returned after the election. It’s because 20 days after the election, Pawan took a girl to a hotel in front of me. As a wife, I couldn’t tolerate that, so I left,” Jyoti Singh stated, directly accusing her husband of being unfaithful shortly after the general elections, for which she had actively campaigned by his side.
Responding to the storm of accusations, Pawan Singh took to his social media to issue a statement, addressing his wife’s claims. While expressing respect for his public and his fans, the actor countered some of Jyoti Singh’s statements. He claimed that when she arrived at his residence, he had invited her inside and they had spoken for a considerable period.
Crucially, the actor alleged that during their conversation, Jyoti Singh had repeatedly pressured him to support her in contesting elections, a request he stated was beyond his control. He also denied calling the police, suggesting the officers were already present to maintain law and order given the public nature of their dispute.
The public spat has intensified the ongoing legal battle between the couple, whose divorce proceedings have been pending in court. The public airing of their marital troubles, coupled with the serious accusations of infidelity and alleged police involvement, has split public opinion, with fans and fellow Bhojpuri industry figures weighing in on the issue.
The incident underscores the volatile nature of the public lives of celebrities, particularly when private disputes spill over into the domain of social media and news cycles, leaving both parties facing intense scrutiny and judgment from the public eye. The next chapter in this high-profile marital discord is likely to unfold in the courtroom, where the divorce case is scheduled for an upcoming hearing.