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Bihar Police Order Probe Into Viral Video of Bhojpuri Singer Allegedly Tossing Dancer

A local officer says the woman later described the act as a jest.

Overview

  • Senior Bihar Police officials directed Muzaffarpur Police to investigate a viral clip showing singer Dhananjay Sharma lifting and throwing a female performer during a stage show.
  • A report citing police sources says the incident allegedly occurred on March 11 at a wedding in Mauna village in Muzaffarpur district.
  • Sharma issued a statement claiming a dispute on stage preceded the act and that he misjudged the distance while trying to push the performer back toward the stage.
  • Police officer Garima Kumari said another video features the woman stating the act was done in jest and that she has no objection, with further legal steps contingent on a formal complaint.
  • Earlier coverage noted widespread condemnation on social media and reported that the performer did not suffer life‑threatening injuries, intensifying calls to scrutinize event safety and organisers.