Bollywood actor Sangeeta Bijlani’s farmhouse vandalised: Beds, refrigerator and CCTV destroyed

Mumbai: Former Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani’s farmhouse in Pune’s Maval taluka was allegedly vandalised and burgled while it remained unoccupied for months, police said.

A case of burglary was reported at the Tikona Peth bungalow—owned by Bijlani and her husband, former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin—located near Lonavala. The theft occurred sometime between March 7 and July 18, 2025, according to Pune Rural Police.

As per the FIR, unknown miscreants broke into the property by cutting the wire mesh of the rear compound wall. They then climbed onto the first-floor gallery, pried open a window grill, and entered the house.

At the time of the break-in, neither Bijlani nor any staff were present at the farmhouse.

The thieves allegedly made away with Rs50,000 in cash and a TV worth Rs7,000, bringing the total estimated loss to Rs57,000. In addition to the theft, several household items were deliberately vandalised, police said.

The complaint was filed by Mohammad Mujib Khan, a 54-year-old personal assistant to Azharuddin, who resides in Sambhajinagar. He noted that the bungalow had been unoccupied between March and July, making it vulnerable to theft. 

The Lonavala Rural Police registered a case on July 19 under BNS Sections 331(3), 331(4), 305(a), 324(4), and 324(5) against unknown persons. Police have yet to recover the stolen items and are examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence to trace the culprits. 

Sangeeta Bijlani, now 65, began her career in modelling at the age of 16. She won the Miss India Universe title in 1980 and represented India at the Miss Universe pageant in Seoul, South Korea—where she bagged the Best National Costume award, designed by her mother, Poonam Bijlani.

Bijlani made her Bollywood debut with Qatil (1988) and featured in hits like Tridev, Jurm, Hathyar, Yodha, and Lakshman Rekha. She worked with acclaimed directors such as Mahesh Bhatt, J.P. Dutta, Mukul Anand, and N. Chandra.

Her last film appearance was in the 1996 action thriller Nirbhay, opposite Mithun Chakraborty.

Despite being away from films, Sangeeta remains active on social media, often sharing glimpses of her life. She recently celebrated her 65th birthday, where Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was seen attending the celebration.

 With inputs from IANS, ANI