A video that's gone viral on social media shows Rahil (Sa)heikh, the son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Sheikh, in a shocking situation. In it, he appears half-naked, visibly drunk, and verbally abusing Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More after a minor car accident in Andheri West, Mumbai. The incident has sparked legal action and wider debate about respect, language, and power in society.
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What happened?
On Sunday night (July 6), Rahil Shaikh’s car allegedly bumped into Rajshree More’s vehicle on Veera Desai Road. Soon after, a video recorded by More shows Shaikh emerging from his car wearing no shirt, drunk, and using strong language in Marathi directed at her.
In the footage, Shaikh says:
“Go and tell the cops I am Javed Shaikh’s son, then you’ll see what happens.”
He also uses harsh words toward her—“Bh**od paishe ghe”—and waves off the police who arrive on the scene.
More has spoken out, accusing him of threatening and harassing her, and has asked for strict action. Police responded by registering an FIR at Amboli Police Station for offenses including “outraging the modesty of a woman” and driving under the influence. They also seized Shaikh’s car. He remains under investigation but no formal custody has been reported .
Who are the people involved?
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Rajshree More: A Marathi actress and popular social media influencer. She recently gained attention over her message against forcing Marathi language use in Maharashtra, which resulted in backlash and an apology from her.
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Rahil Shaikh: Identified as the state vice-president Javed Shaikh’s son. In the video, he appears drunk, half-dressed, and threatening More while referencing his father’s political power.
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Javed Shaikh: A vice-president in the MNS party. The party has publicly stated Rahil’s actions are his alone and do not reflect the party’s values .
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Shiv Sena (Uddhav/Shinde faction): Their leader Sanjay Nirupam reposted the video, condemning the incident as "gundagardi" (hooliganism) and questioning the authenticity of MNS's claim to protect Marathi culture.
Why is this incident important?
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Abuse of power: By shouting he’s the leader’s son, Rahil unnerved a woman influencer. This highlights how people in positions of privilege sometimes misuse their influence to intimidate others.
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Language politics: The timing comes amid a heated debate in Maharashtra. MNS has often demanded that non-Marathi speakers learn the language. More had earlier criticized such demands, saying that Marathis should focus on hard work instead of forcing others to speak Marathi.
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Public response and justice: The incident fuelled a larger discussion about accountability. Shiv Sena’s criticism and the prompt FIR reflect how public pressure and social media can bring quick legal scrutiny. The MNS’s distancing of its official position from its leader’s son signals attempts to limit political damage.
What do people say?
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Sanjay Nirupam (Shiv Sena):
“Drunk out of his senses. Half‑naked… flaunting his father’s influence. Are these the same MNS people attacking Hindus under pressure of Muslims?”
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MNS spokesman Anivansh Jadhav:
“Javed Shaikh’s son has no connection to our party. We demand strict legal action.”
What’s next?
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Police investigation is ongoing. The FIR covers harassment, drunken driving, and outraging modesty. The car is under scrutiny and Rahil is under notice .
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Social and political fallout: This has intensified the Marathi vs. non-Marathi language debate. The public eye is sharply focused on political parties and how they respond to misuse of influence.
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Community reaction: Many see this incident as a reminder that respect and non-violence should come first—regardless of language, background, or position.
Final perspective
This episode is a microcosm of larger issues: power, respect, and unity in diversity. It shows how a local accident, sparked perhaps by alcohol and a clash of identities, turned into national news. While Rahil’s behavior is under investigation, the incident has ignited serious conversations about respect, fairness, and responsibility in modern India. The coming days will show whether justice is served and how political and social norms evolve from here—hopefully steering toward more respectful, accountable behavior from all.
With inputs from agencies
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