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Rakul Preet Singh Slams IT Raid Reports: "Paying Taxes Since I Was 20"
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News18•05-10-2026, 11:43
Rakul Preet Singh Slams IT Raid Reports: "Paying Taxes Since I Was 20"
- •Rakul Preet Singh vehemently denied reports of her involvement in illegal practices and an Income Tax raid, clarifying the search was not pertaining to her.
- •The actress stated she has been a law-abiding citizen, paying her taxes since the age of 20, and comes from an Armed Forces background with no industry godfather.
- •Rakul clarified she is not involved in any illegal foreign remittance and does not hold any Benami property or accept expensive gifts.
- •She urged media houses to retract false and speculative reports, emphasizing the importance of verifying facts and protecting reputation.
- •Rakul Preet Singh is set to play Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, with dubbing already underway for a Diwali 2026 release.
Key Questions Answered
Rakul Preet Singh slammed reports alleging her involvement in illegal practices, clarifying that the recent Income Tax search did not pertain to her. She stated that she has been paying her taxes since she was 20 years old and is not involved in any illegal foreign remittances or benami properties.
Rakul Preet Singh will play Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film 'Ramayana', which is slated for a Diwali 2026 release. She has recently begun dubbing for the project.
The Income Tax Department conducted searches at several locations in Mumbai linked to Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh, her father-in-law and film producer Vashu Bhagnani, and Panorama Studios.
