Rakul Preet Singh has responded to reports that Income Tax searches were conducted at multiple Mumbai locations linked to her, producer Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios. In a statement on Instagram Stories, the actor said the search “was not pertaining to me” and asked media outlets to retract what she called false and speculative reporting.
The searches have kept her name in entertainment headlines over the past few days. Rakul Preet Singh framed her career as one built without industry backing, saying she comes from an Armed Forces background and has “had no Godfather in the Industry.” She added that she has paid taxes since age 20.
What Rakul Preet Singh actually said
Her statement addressed the allegations directly. She denied any involvement in illegal foreign remittance and said she does not hold benami property in India or abroad. She also said no one has gifted her property, and that accepting expensive gifts is against her principle.
The actor described the coverage as a pattern of sensationalising news without verification, and urged portals to remove what she called false, malicious and speculative reports. She acknowledged commercial pressures in media, but said that cannot come at the cost of facts or someone’s reputation and livelihood.
- The search: She says it was not pertaining to her.
- Tax record: She says she has paid taxes since age 20.
- Property claims: She denies benami property and foreign remittance.
- Response: She has asked media to retract reports and clarify facts.
The line between a search and a charge
Being linked to an Income Tax search is not the same as being accused by the department. Searches are investigative steps, and no official finding is mentioned in the current reports. Rakul Preet Singh’s decision to speak directly is a way of separating her individual reputation from a broader inquiry.
Her wording is careful: she does not deny that searches took place, only that they were not pertaining to her and that she is not involved in the specific claims. That distinction matters while the story is still moving.
Why it matters for celebrity-watchers
IT searches are serious, and a name being linked to one can harden into a reputation problem before any official finding. Rakul Preet Singh has used her own Instagram to put her version on record, which is now standard for stars facing a headline cycle. Her statement gives fans a clear, personal denial to weigh against unnamed reports.
It is also a reminder that tax searches are often directed at business premises and associates rather than the celebrity alone. In this case, the reports name her father-in-law and a studio as points of interest; she says she was not the subject.
On work, the actor recently started dubbing for Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana, where she plays Surpanakha. The first part, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, is expected in Diwali 2026. The role keeps her on a large-canvas project through the news cycle.
Source: Bollywood Bubble
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