Anjali Arya is the wife of Mumbai man Rohit Arya, who recently threw Mumbai into a state of panic on Thursday following a tense hostage situation in Powai
Rohit reportedly abducted nineteen people, including 17 children, inside RA Studio for hours, sparking a nationwide reaction.
Who is Anjali Arya, wife of Rohit Arya killed in encounter after holding children hostage in Mumbai
This event "Let's Change" was initiated by Rohit Arya. You can see Rohit Arya and his wife in the pics below along with the then CM and Minister Deepak Kesarkar who Rohit Arya is accusing of Non payments. https://t.co/qESzWE91Mt
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Rohit Arya held 17 children captive inside a studio, claiming he only wanted to "have a conversation" with certain people. Arya was shot by police when he allegedly tried to harm the children with an air gun (as claimed by Mint) and later died in hospital.
Here is a video… pic.twitter.com/sRAEOYN9wb— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) October 30, 2025
Authorities scrambled to negotiate with the captor while their parents anxiously waited outside, with the police commandos eventually intervening and saving all hostages.
Mumbai man Rohit Arya causes hostage crisis
A 38-year-old man named Rohit Arya, who is a self-styled acting coach and motivational speaker, recently took 19 people hostage. Arya claimed that he took the hostages to make his grievances heard, citing years of frustration over alleged non-payment for educational initiatives. Rohit had reportedly launched the Swacchta Monitor program in Maharashtra, only to see the state implement a similar scheme under the title “Majhi Shala, Sundar Shala,” without acknowledging any of his contributions.
According to the police, he recorded a video inside the studio, insisting that he was not a terrorist and that his demands were moral and ethical. The standoff reportedly lasted nearly four hours, during which Arya threatened to harm the children if authorities provoked him. The crisis eventually ended only after the commandos intervened and fatally wounded him while rescuing all the hostages.
I won’t blame Rohit Arya here. How many people actually get justice in this country? Rapists get bail, the rich walk free in hit-and-run cases, payments are delayed and never made on time, and no one even answers calls. Yet, the blame always falls on the common people. https://t.co/MZVDQ6oWBt
— Sagar Khandelwal (@Khandelw13Sagar) October 30, 2025
Anjali Arya biography and age
Anjali Arya is the wife of Rohit Arya, who was recently in the public eye during the crisis, providing the context behind her husband’s struggles. Although her exact age has not been publicly disclosed, she is likely in her mid- to late 40s. Ever since the incident, she has spoken openly to the media about the financial and professional pressures that Rohit faced, which eventually led him to take drastic actions. Anjali remained composed during interviews and highlighted her family’s ordeal and the long-standing disputes.
Anjali said age 50 Rohit been driven to desperation over an unpaid dues for a government project. Rohit had also run a small cafe called the Jelly’s Cafe in Pune that shut down a few months ago.
“He was heading the PLC Swachhta Monitor project. Kesarkar saheb had appreciated it and said the government would sanction ₹2 crore for implementation. The work was completed, but Rohit never received the payment, not even formal recognition,” said Anjali Arya.
Arya was killed on Thursday after he held 17 children hostage at RA Studio in Mahavir Classic building and carrying an air gun and an inflammable spray, the 50-year-old barricaded himself inside the premises for over three hours.
Profession
Anjali Arya is reportedly a very supportive spouse who is professionally engaged in matters related to education and social initiatives alongside her husband. She has often involved herself in advocacy for educational projects, alongside her husband, Rohit, who was a project director, motivational speaker, and acting coach. Rohit also ran RA Studio and managed workshops and auditions in Mumbai.
Husband and marriage
Anjali and Rohit Arya shared a long-standing marriage and shared various professional and personal pursuits. The couple tied the knot around 2013, marking over a decade of marriage, and they share a young son, who reportedly lived with Anjali in Pune while Rohit managed his work in Mumbai.