Who is Riya Barde? Bangladeshi Porn Star Arrested Over Illegal Stay in India After Faking Documents

Mumbai: Riya Barde, also known as Aarohi Barde, was arrested by the Hill Line Police in Maharashtra 's Ulhasnagar for allegedly obtaining an Indian passport using fake documents.

The Bangladeshi national is accused of staying in India illegally along with her mother and siblings. As per media reports, it is alleged that Riya's mother married a man from Amravati for this purpose.

Here Are Five Key Points About the Case:

1. Riya Barde's Mother Married an Indian Man  

Riya Barde's mother, Ruby Shaikh, a Bangladeshi national, married Arvind Barde, a man from Amravati, and identified herself as a resident of West Bengal. Ruby later changed her name to Anjali, and the family began living illegally in India.

2. The Porn Star's Mother Lives in Qatar

Aarohi Barde’s parents currently reside in Qatar. Police are searching for her sister, Ritu, alias Moni Sheikh, and her brother, Riyaz Sheikh.

3. Reports Say Barde Worked in Raj Kundra 's Production

According to the police, Riya has worked in Raj Kundra ’s production. Apart from this, she has also appeared in several other films. She has reportedly worked alongside actress Gehana Vasisth.

4. Barde Was Arrested Before  

Reports suggest that Riya was previously arrested in connection with a case related to prostitution by the Mumbai Police under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.

5. Riya's Friend Lodged a Complaint with the Police

The incident came to light when Riya’s friend, Prashant Mishra, discovered that she was originally from Bangladesh and living in India illegally. He lodged a complaint with the police, who then investigated her documents.

Sangram Malkar, the police sub-inspector who led the investigation, stated, "During the probe, we found that Riya's mother, Anjali, is a Bangladeshi national living illegally in India with her two daughters, including Riya, and her son. Anjali married Arvind Barde, a resident of Amravati, while claiming to be from West Bengal. She later obtained an Indian passport using fake birth certificates and other fraudulent documents to establish her and her children's Indian identity."

The police have also charged Riya’s family members—Anjali Barde (alias Ruby Shaikh), Father Arvind Barde, brother Ravindra (alias Riyaz Sheikh), and sister Ritu (alias Moni Sheikh).

A case has been registered against them under Sections 420, 465, 468, 479, 34, and 14A of the IPC. Further investigations into her connection with Mumbai-based pornography rackets are ongoing.