Flower pot theft case (2023) In March 2023, Elvish Yadav's name was trending in connection with a government owned flower pot theft case. He stated in a tweet that the vehicle shown in the video related to the theft did not belong to him.
Discriminatory and sexist comments against Arjun Bijlani (2023) In September 2023, Yadav generated additional controversy when he misgendered
Arjun Bijlani as "a woman". This particular statement, deemed offensive and inappropriate, attracted extensive criticism and condemnation from various quarters.
Smuggling of venom from wild snakes (2023) On 3 November 2023, Noida Police filed an
FIR against Elvish and five others after nine venomous snakes, including
cobras, were found in their possession. These snakes and snake venom were used at alleged illegal
raves. The case was initiated based on a complaint from
BJP MP
Maneka Gandhi's NGO, who accused Elvish of shooting videos with snakes and hosting unauthorised parties with snake venom and drugs. An undercover operation led to the arrest of five individuals who named Elvish Yadav as the mastermind. Later, on 17 March 2024, Yadav, along with five others, was arrested under the
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and Section 120A (criminal conspiracy) of the
Indian Penal Code for arranging snake venom at rave parties. where Yadav confessed to arranging snake venom. On 20 March 2024, the probe against Yadav spread to additional cases in Goa and Punjab. On 22 March 2024, Yadav was granted bail by the
Gautam Buddha Nagar district court. On March 21, 2026, the
Supreme Court of India quashed the criminal proceedings, holding that the alleged substance did not fall under the scheduled list of the
NDPS Act and that the complaint under the
Wildlife Protection Act was not filed by an authorised officer. However, the Court clarified that authorities may initiate fresh proceedings by following due legal procedure.
Assault and death threats against YouTuber Maxtern (2024) On 8 March 2024, footage of Yadav, along with multiple companions, assaulting, physically abusing and giving death threats to fellow content creator, Sagar Thakur (known online as MaxTern) at a garment shop in
Gurgaon, went viral online. According to
India Today, an
FIR has been registered against him. The altercation supposedly happened after a social media clash, in which Thakur criticised Yadav for his controversial activities, including his alleged involvement in the snake venom case.
Fake lifestyle (2024) In March 2024, it was revealed that Yadav had been fabricating aspects of his lifestyle to project a glamorous and affluent image on social media. This revelation came from his parents during an emotional interview on a national news channel, where they tearfully disclosed that Yadav's online persona was not reflective of his real life. They claimed that his actions were motivated by a desire to gain social media engagement and attention.
Dispute with Manisha Rani (2024) Following their association on Bigg Boss OTT 2, Yadav became involved in a public disagreement with fellow reality television personality
Manisha Rani. In 2024, Rani unfollowed Yadav on social media and later addressed the decision in interviews, stating that it was related to issues of self-respect and alleging that Yadav displayed excessive ego in personal interactions. She emphasised that maintaining dignity was more important than continuing public associations. Subsequent media coverage reported that Yadav dismissed the unfollowing as “childish,” while Rani reiterated that her decision was based on personal boundaries and professional self-respect. Entertainment outlets described the exchange as reflective of tensions between the two following the show and highlighted contrasting perspectives on professionalism and interpersonal conduct. The episode drew significant public reaction, with fans and commentators widely discussing the fallout across social media platforms. Several reports noted that audience reactions were divided, with some supporting Rani’s stance on self-respect, while others defended Yadav, turning the issue into a broader online debate about professionalism and behaviour among reality-show personalities after the conclusion of the programme.
Offensive Remarks against Bigg Boss 18 Finalist Chum Darang (2025) In February 2025, Yadav faced criticism for making offensive comments about
Bigg Boss 18 finalist
Chum Darang during a podcast with Rajat Dalal. He questioned why
Karan Veer Mehra would be interested in Chum and labelled her name as "ashleel" (vulgar).
Shooting at Gurugram home (2025) On 17 August 2025, the residence of Yadav in
Gurugram's Sector 57 was targeted in a shooting incident around 5:30–6:00 a.m. Three unidentified assailants on motorcycles fired over two dozen rounds at the house, damaging the ground and first floors, including windows, doors, and balconies, as captured on CCTV footage. Yadav was not present at the time, but family members and caretakers were inside; no injuries were reported. Gurugram Police initiated an investigation, collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage. A social media post attributed to the "Bhau Gang," allegedly led by fugitive gangster Himanshu Bhau, claimed responsibility, citing Yadav's purported promotion of
illegal betting apps, though this claim remains unverified. Yadav's father, Ram Avtar Yadav, stated that no prior threats were received. Public criticism further intensified after a widely circulated YouTube video alleged that an individual who had previously appeared alongside Yadav had a history of misleading social-media fundraising practices. The video claimed such content was designed to generate engagement and mislead audiences, contributing to questions about Yadav’s judgment and associations. Media coverage, however, emphasised that these claims originated from online commentary and that no legal findings of wrongdoing had been established against Yadav in relation to the donation appeal. == Filmography ==