Rohit Arya Criminal Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Criminal
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Date of Death	30/10/2025

Latest News about Rohit Arya

30/10/2025

Rohit Arya, a 50-year-old from Pune, took 17 children and 2 adults hostage at an acting studio in Powai, Mumbai, claiming to conduct film auditions. Armed with an airgun and inflammable spray, he set up surveillance equipment around the premises. Mumbai Police shot him dead during the hostage crisis after negotiations failed to resolve the situation.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Employee Criminal Social Entrepreneur Filmmaker

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Spouse	Anjali Arya
Children	1 Son

Career

Summary	Rohit Arya was the owner of Apsara Media and Apsara Media Entertainment Network. He produced awareness videos on social causes and ran school cleanliness campaigns for the Maharashtra government. His company partnered with the Maharashtra education department on the Swachhta Monitor initiative, part of the Majhi Shala, Sundar Shala campaign. However, the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association clarified that he had no professional background, verified credentials, or legitimate standing in the field of casting or filmmaking, and was not affiliated with any recognised body in the entertainment industry.
Final Events	On 30 October 2025, Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage—17 children and 2 adults—at an acting studio in Powai, Mumbai, under the false pretext of film auditions. He was armed with an airgun, inflammable spray, chemicals, and a lighter, and had set up CCTV cameras and motion sensors around the premises. Mumbai Police shot him dead during the hostage crisis.

Summary

Rohit Arya was the owner of Apsara Media and Apsara Media Entertainment Network. He produced awareness videos on social causes and ran school cleanliness campaigns for the Maharashtra government. His company partnered with the Maharashtra education department on the Swachhta Monitor initiative, part of the Majhi Shala, Sundar Shala campaign. However, the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association clarified that he had no professional background, verified credentials, or legitimate standing in the field of casting or filmmaking, and was not affiliated with any recognised body in the entertainment industry.

Final Events

On 30 October 2025, Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage—17 children and 2 adults—at an acting studio in Powai, Mumbai, under the false pretext of film auditions. He was armed with an airgun, inflammable spray, chemicals, and a lighter, and had set up CCTV cameras and motion sensors around the premises. Mumbai Police shot him dead during the hostage crisis.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rohit believed in using social media platforms for outreach, running a YouTube channel alongside his career.
2. He protested for pending payments and alleged that others had taken credit for his work in the education sector.
3. His hostage situation was primarily driven by a desire for dialogue on moral and ethical issues rather than financial gain.
4. He posed as someone associated with the film industry despite having no legitimate connection to it.
5. He protested for pending payments from government projects and alleged that others had taken credit for his work.
6. Authorities are investigating how his company secured the association with the Maharashtra education department.

Rohit Arya Criminal Indian Pune, Maharashtra, India