Actor and artist Lekha Washington made headlines after she and her boyfriend, actor Imran Khan, were detained by Mumbai Police during a protest at August Kranti Maidan on October 10, 2026. An FIR was subsequently registered against Imran, Lekha and others in connection with the gathering, according to ABP Live. The incident brought renewed attention to Lekha, who has worked across acting, product design and visual art.
Here’s everything to know about Lekha Washington, her career, films and relationship with Imran Khan.
Why Was Lekha Washington Detained In Mumbai?
According to reports, Lekha Washington and Imran Khan were among the people detained by Mumbai Police during a gathering at August Kranti Maidan. The protest was organised in support of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) demonstration in Delhi, which called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid allegations surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The allegations and the demands were part of the protesters’ stated concerns.
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Lekha shared updates on social media while she was being taken away in a police vehicle. In one video, she told her followers that the group had been detained and that she did not know where they were being taken. The actor was later released along with Imran and his cousin, Zayn Marie Khan.
After their release, Lekha said they were safe but alleged that the police were not allowing them to book a cab or take another vehicle home. In a video shared online, she said, “The cops are not letting us go home. We are randomly walking on the road. They are not letting us catch any car or any vehicle to go home.”
She later reassured people that they were safe and on their way home.
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