Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh has moved to court for anticipatory bail after an FIR was registered against him at Sector 36 police station in Chandigarh for derogatory and misogynistic remarks in the web series ‘Lukkhe’.
Let’s learn more about it in detail.According to a report in The Tribune, Yograj Singh had moved the court seeking bail before the arrest. The report also stated that the court had issued notices to the state and requested a response by May 20.
An FIR was lodged against Yograj Singh On misogynistic statements
The controversy erupted after a 17-second clip from the Indian web series ‘Lukkhe’ which was released on May 8, 2026, went viral on social media. In the clip, Yograj Singh’s character, popularly known as “Waliya Sahab”, allegedly says that a woman’s place is “at the stove during the day and for sex at night” while talking to a female police officer’s character.The FIR was registered under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, which covers acts intended to insult the modesty of women, and Section 62-A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.The complaint was filed by district bar treasurer and advocate Ujjwal Bhasin, along with advocate Jatin Verma. Bhasin claimed that the dialogues targeted women who work outside their homes while also managing domestic responsibilities. StatesmanSpeaking to IANS, Bhasin said: “I have also appealed to the Women’s Commission to take suo motu action against him as the statement refers not only to the women of Chandigarh but also to all women across the country who leave home to earn their bread and butter.”
“I don’t think anyone will consider him their idol from now on. Youngsters will also stop coming to him for training. Their mothers will not send them to him after hearing this remark,” he added.The complainant also objected to the use of Chandigarh Police uniform in the series and to the naming of the female character ‘Gurbani’, a term of religious significance in Sikhism.
Punjabi Women’s Committee Takes intentional knowledge
The Punjab State Women’s Commission issued a notice to Yograj Singh and requested an investigation through a senior officer at the Punjab Police Headquarters.
Commission Chairman Raj Lali Gill said that the commission has reviewed media reports on the “objectionable statements” in the web series and has directed Punjab Police to investigate and submit a report on the action taken. Gill also confirmed that she will meet the Director General of Police Punjab to ensure appropriate action is taken.
No response from Yograj Singh or makers of ‘Lukkhe’
There was no response from Yograj Singh. Neither the makers of ‘Lukkhe’ nor the actor have issued any official statement regarding the allegations.Yograj Singh has previously courted controversy over several public statements, including allegations against MS Dhoni in September 2024 and statements about Kapil Dev in January 2025.The case is expected to be heard on May 20, when the state is scheduled to file its response to the anticipatory bail application.
