Actor Imran Khan and his girlfriend Lekha Washington were among more than 400 protesters detained in Mumbai during protests in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Arrests took place at the August Revolution Ground and other locations across the city as police moved to crack down on unauthorized gatherings.
Before Imran Khan was detained by the police, he said he was there as a citizen of the country. He told ANI, “I have no demands. I am here as a citizen, as a resident of this city. I am here to see why freedom of movement is being stopped – why people’s voices are being suppressed. That is why I am here. I am not in a position to make demands from anyone. Nor am I part of any organization. I am here as a representative…”
#See | Mumbai: Before being detained by the police, actor Imran Khan said, “I have no demands. I am here as a citizen, as a person who lives in this city. I have come here to see why freedom of movement is being stopped, why people’s voices are being suppressed. That is why I am here. I am not in a position to make demands. I am not part of any organisation.
– ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026
Zane Marie, who was detained along with her cousin Imran, later shared a video from inside the police van. The caption reads, ‘Ranchor Ka Rathore???’ Very close”. Imran’s first film reference was, You know or you don’t knowIn which he played the role of Jai Singh Rathore. The film also features a memorable prison scene involving his character.
Why is CJP protesting?
The CJP has called for a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of manipulation of electoral rolls and changes related to Form 6 used for voter registration during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Film career of Imran Khan
Imran Khan made his acting debut as a lead actor with the 2008 romantic comedy You know or you don’t knowDirected by Abbas Tyrewala and produced by Aamir Khan. The film, which also starred Genelia D’Souza, became a popular coming-of-age romance and established Emraan as a familiar face among young audiences.
He later appeared in films like Kidnap, Luck, I Hate Love Stories, Break K Bad, Delhi Belly And My brother’s bride. His performance in romantic comedies, esp I hate love stories And My brother’s bridehelped him build a following in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
After appearing in films including Once upon a time in Mumbai again! And bit lightImran has distanced himself from acting for many years. He later returned to the public eye amid discussions about his comeback and potential acting projects.