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Sooraj Pancholi says he will never do a reality show, open to a documentary on Jiah Khan case: ‘I can say things that…’

In a recent interview, Sooraj Pancholi spoke about why he doesn't want to do a reality show and his interest in speaking about the Jiah Khan case in a documentary.

Sooraj Pancholi, who was once in a relationship with Jiah Khan, was facing the charge under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code.Sooraj Pancholi, who was once in a relationship with Jiah Khan, was facing the charge under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code. (Photo: Sooraj Pancholi/Instagram)
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After being acquitted in Jiya Khan’s abetment to suicide case, Sooraj Pancholi found himself in the headlines as a probable Bigg Boss contestant. His close proximity to Salman Khan, the host of the reality show, added fuel to the buzz. However, the Hero actor has now denied his participation. He also suggested that he would never do a reality show.

“I will never do a reality show. I wasn’t approached by them either. It’s not something I would do even though I know it has a huge viewership,” he told Bombay Times. Sooraj added that it’s just not his personality but he also wants to focus on acting, in films and even web shows. He said, “I lost out on acting opportunities in the past because of my travel restrictions and a sword that was dangling on my head.”

Son of Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj Pancholi also added that he would be open to being a part of a documentary, where he can talk about his side of the story. “If that happens, I would love to be a part of it as I can say things that haven’t been said yet,” he had told the publication in an earlier interview.

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In April this year, Sooraj Pancholi was announced not guilty in the Jiah Khan case. The actor had released a statement after being acquitted by the court and mentioned that the last 10 years have been ‘painful’ for him and his family.

Jiah Khan died by suicide in June 2013. She left a six-page suicide note where she mentioned being cheated on and even raped after which she had to undergo an abortion.

The actor said that he has ‘won’ his dignity and confidence back after the court found him not guilty. “The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights, But today I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back, it took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations, I hope and pray to God that nobody goes through what I have gone through at such a young age,” he shared.

Sooraj added, “I don’t know who will give me these 10 years of my life back to me, but I am glad that this has finally come to an end not only for me but especially for my family. There is nothing bigger than peace in this world.”

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Sooraj Pancholi was in a relationship with Jiah Khan. However, the two broke up and later Jiah died by suicide at her home in Juhu. Sooraj was arrested in the case and was later released on bail.

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