Disha Salian was an Indian celebrity manager. She worked as a celebrity manager of many popular Indian celebrities, including Late Sushant Singh Rajput.
Wiki/Biography
She was born on Tuesday, 26 May 1992 (age 28 years; at the time of death), in Udupi, Karnataka. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. She did her schooling from Dadar Parsi Youths Assembly High School, Mumbai. She pursued a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media from R.D. National College and W. A. Science College, Mumbai.
A Childhood Picture of Disha Salian
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black
Family & Caste
She was residing with her parents in Dadar, Mumbai.
Parents & Siblings
Her father is a businessman. She has a younger brother, Vijay Salian who works as Associate Software Engineer at Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai.
Disha Salian’s Parents
Disha Salian With Her Brother
Relationships, Husband & Children
Reportedly, she was engaged to the TV actor, Rohan Rai.
Rohan Rai
Career
In 2011, she started working as a freelance reporter with WinkBall. In 2012, she joined Times Group, India as a researcher. After working as a freelance talent manager in 2013, she joined Media Vantage in 2014; as a celebrity manager. Later, she worked as a talent manager with various firms like Imagesmiths, CAA KWAN Talent Management Agency Private Limited, and Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment Private Limited in Mumbai. She was the celebrity manager of various Indian celebrities, including Late Sushant Singh Rajput, Bharti Singh, Rhea Chakraborty, and Varun Sharma.
Disha Salian With Varun Sharma
Death
Reportedly, on 9 June 2020, she committed suicide by jumping off the 14th floor of her fiance’s apartment in Jankalyan Nagar in Malad West. She was declared dead at a local hospital in Borivali, Mumbai. Reportedly, she had been battling depression with depression for a long time. On 8 June 2020, she was with her fiancé, Rohan Rai and a few more friends. Her death time was reported at 2:25 am. Senior Inspector Jagdev Kalapad of the Malvani Police Station said in an interview,
There were six friends in all. They were drinking after dinner. Disha Salian, who was also tipsy, walked to the window of the apartment from where she fell down around 1 am on Tuesday.”
The Building From Where Disha Salian Was Found Dead
Whereas, as per some other media sources, it was a case of accidental death and not suicide. Reportedly, she was in a troubled relationship with her fiancé, Rohan Rai. She had a fight with Rohan and had locked herself in bathroom on the same day she died. After their fight, she got too much drunk and slipped off the 14th floor of Rohan’s apartment.
Reportedly, the Bollywood actor, Suraj Pancholi was responsible for her death, and it was said that she was pregnant with Suraj’s child. Later, Suraj clarified the whole matter and said,
I don’t even know Disha. I never met her in my life. I only knew about her after her death, and then later Sushant’s death, that too through social media. I’d never interacted, don’t know what she even looked like.”
Just a few days after her death, on 14 June 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging from his room’s ceiling fan. Initially, it was said that Sushant committed suicide, but after Sushant’s father filed a complaint against Rhea Chakraborty, the investigation took a different phase. During the investigation of Sushant’s case, various media sources talked about Disha Salian’s suicide and claimed that Disha’a suicide case was related to Sushant’s case. In September 2020, Disha’s death case was reopened and CBI started investigation in her case; to know whether it was suicide or murder and to find out the connection between Disha and Sushant’s death case.
Facts/Trivia
- She was an animal lover and used to post pictures with her pet dogs.
Disha Salian With Her Dog
- Her hobbies were travelling and partying with friends.
- While talking to the police during the investigation, her parents revealed that they were not happy with Disha’s relationship with Rohan and had agreed to their marriage only for the happiness of Disha.
- During the Corona pandemic lockdown in 2020, Disha had moved to Rohan’s flat from her parents’ house in Dadar.
- On her demise, many popular Indian celebrities shared their condolence,
Late Sushant Singh Rajput wrote,
It’s such a devastating news. My deepest condolences to Disha’s family and friends. May your soul rest in peace.”
Varun Sharma uploaded a photo of Disha and wrote,
Am at a loss of words. Speechless. Numb. It all looks unreal. So many memories. Such a lovely person and a dear friend. You always wore that smile everyday, and with such kindness you dealt with everything that came your way. You will be deeply missed. Prayers and Strength to the Family. I still can’t believe Disha you’re gone. Gone too Soon (sic).”
- Her fiance, Rohan Rai, spoke about the tragic night when Disha allegedly committed suicide almost two years after her death in November 2022. Additionally, he talked about her rumoured pregnancy and relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput. Rohan said that Disha ‘mixed’ her drinks that night, and everything happened so quickly that they had no idea what was happening. He said,
We were joined by 4 of our friends and for 2-3 days, we were drinking. Disha had mixed her drinks which she shouldn’t have, because that used to have bad effect on her. Her last call was to her school friend in London. Everything happened within five minutes. I took the phone from Disha to talk to her friend, while she went to the master bedroom. A few minutes later, I knocked on the door, but there was no answer. Since the door wasn’t locked, I opened it and saw some alcohol spilled over the bed. I assumed that she was changing her clothes in the bathroom and went back. A few minutes later, a friend and I knocked again. On getting no answer, I rushed into the bathroom but she wasn’t there. We searched the entire flat and started getting worried. We once again went inside the master bedroom and started checking the wardrobes as well. By this time, all of us were in a state of panic. That’s when I noticed that the window in the master bedroom was open. When I looked down from there, I first recognised her pyjamas on the ground. I was zapped and asked my friend, ‘ Kya hai yeh?’ I went into denial and started slapping myself. It felt like a bad dream. Then I stood on the parapet thinking that I would also jump. My friends pulled me back. Soon, the police also arrived. They asked me to remove my clothes to examine my body for any fight marks and also searched the house. Some of our friends rushed Disha to the hospital. The first two hospitals denied entry, and the third one that agreed to admit her declared her dead on arrival.”