New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh has issued a public apology to his co-star Anjali Raghav, days after she accused him of touching her without consent during a promotional event in Lucknow. The controversy, which went viral on social media, also prompted Anjali to announce that she was stepping away from the Bhojpuri industry.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Pawan Singh posted a note in Hindi, stating that he had "no wrong intentions" towards his co-star. "Anjali ji, due to my busy schedule, I could not watch your live. When I came to know about the matter, I felt terrible," he wrote.

The actor added, "I had no wrong intention, as we are artists. Even then, if you were hurt by my behaviour, I sincerely apologise."

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