Dhurandhar Production Designer Saini S Johray Faces FIR Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Case: Report

Dhurandhar production designer Saini S Johray is facing a sexual harassment case after Chandigarh Police registered an FIR. A woman has accused Johray of assault, wrongful confinement and spiking a drink during a meeting at a Chandigarh hotel. Police have started an investigation, while Johray has not released any statement on the allegations so far.

Officers at the Sector-17 police station recorded the complaint on 20 April. The woman, who lives in New Delhi, approached the station with a detailed account. After a preliminary enquiry, the police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and began formal proceedings against the production designer.

FIR details and sexual harassment complaint against production designer

According to India Today, Chandigarh Police booked Johray under Sections 74, 79, 123 and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 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 sexually harassing 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."

Investigators identified Johray as a resident of Oberoi Springs in Andheri West, Mumbai. Police sources confirmed that statements are being collected from the complainant and potential witnesses. CCTV footage and hotel records from the Taj Hotel in Sector 17 are also expected to form part of the enquiry, according to the report.

Complainant’s background and sexual harassment complaint timeline

The complaint explains that the woman was a student at a government college when the link to Dhurandhar emerged. A faculty member shared her resume with the film’s team, after which she joined as an assistant art director on 2 September 2025. On set, Johray introduced himself as a mentor, built professional contact and gained the woman’s confidence over time.

The woman alleged that Johray later invited her to a room at the Taj Hotel in Sector 17, saying the meeting was for a work-related discussion. When she arrived, the complainant said no other crew member was present. She stated that Johray told her not to tell anyone about the hotel meeting, arguing that disclosure could damage his reputation in the industry.

Alleged hotel incident and sexual harassment complaint narrative

In her statement, the woman claimed that at around 8.30 pm on 10 September 2025, Johray insisted she drink alcohol. She alleged he mixed wine and rum into one drink, pressed her to consume it and pulled her close while making unwanted advances. She said her health then deteriorated, and she began vomiting in the bathroom.

According to the complaint, Johray allegedly followed her into the bathroom and continued touching her inappropriately. The woman further claimed that he then pushed her onto the bed and pressured her to remain in the room overnight. She left the Taj Hotel the next day using a bike taxi, as mentioned in the police report describing her version of events.

The complainant also told police that she faced continued pressure after the incident. The report said, "The woman has also accused Johray of continuing to harass her afterwards by filing complaints against her, which she claimed caused further mental distress," added the report. She has alleged that these actions affected her mental health following the hotel episode.

Date	Event
2 September 2025	Woman hired as assistant art director on Dhurandhar
10 September 2025	Alleged incident at Taj Hotel in Sector 17, Chandigarh
20 April	Complaint filed at Sector-17 police station, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police have stated that the FIR against Saini S Johray and the sexual harassment complaint are under active investigation. Officials are examining the woman’s account, collecting supporting material and verifying each claim. Johray has not yet responded publicly, and the case now moves through the legal process under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.