This morning, reports of Naagin actor Pearl V Puri being arrested started doing the round on the internet. The actor has been accused of rape and has been arrested for the same, according to media reports. An industry source confirmed the news to a Bollywood website. The source revealed that Pearl was arrested yesterday (June 4) late-night after a girl and her family filed a rape and molestation case against him in Mumbai and he is in police custody now. The source also added that they do not know anything apart from this as of now. 

Now, Pearl's Naagin co-star Anita Hassanandani has come out in support of the actor. The actress posted a photo with Pearl on Instagram and refuted the 'nonsensical news'. She captioned the post as, "Woke up to some nonsensical news bout @pearlvpuri I know him! It is NOT true ... canNOT be true.... all lies. I’m sure there is more to it. And the truth will be out soon. Love you @pearlvpuri #ISTANDWITHPEARL" 

 

 

 

 

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Anita and Pearl have been good friends ever since they shared screen space in Ekta Kapoor's supernatural show Naagin 3. Fans loved their on-screen chemistry. 

Pearl is a popular face in the television industry. The actor gained fame by playing the lead in shows like Naagin 3, Bepanah Pyaar and Brahmarakshas 2.

(Source: Instagram)