Jennifer Mistry vs Asit Modi; Monika Bhadoriya
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the popular sitcom, is currently stirring up controversy. Jennifer Mistry, who played Mrs. Roshan Sodhi on the show, recently left after 15 years and accused producer Asit Modi of sexual harassment. In addition, Monika Bhadoriya, known as Bawri, has claimed that she was mistreated and tortured while working on the show. She even experienced thoughts of suicide during that time. She also revealed the toxic environment on set and how her payment was delayed for over a year. These revelations shed light on the darker side of the beloved TV series. Let’s delve into the details of the controversy.
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal vs Asit Modi
On May 11, 2023, Jennifer Mistry made serious allegations of sexual harassment against Asit Modi. She claimed that she quit the show due to the misconduct of the team when she asked to leave for her half-day, which she had previously informed them about. She described the atmosphere as “male chauvinistic” and referred to the employees as “bonded labor.” According to an article in TOI, Jennifer Mistry has filed a complaint against Modi, Project Head Sohail Ramani, and executive producer Jatin Bajaj for sexual misconduct in the workplace. She stated that she had her last shoot on March 6 and never returned to the set. Responding to the allegations, Sohil Ramani, one of the accused, called Jennifer “desperate” and claimed that the allegations were false and for publicity. Asit Modi, the show’s producer, denied the sexual harassment allegations and stated that they had evidence to prove their innocence.
Monika Bhadoriya accuses TMKOC makers
In an interview with India TV, Monika Bhadoriya spoke about the mistreatment she experienced while working on TMKOC. She alleged that the makers treated the cast and crew poorly and referred to them as dogs. She also mentioned that her payment was withheld for a year after she left the show. She shared instances where her mother, a cancer patient, needed her but the producers prevented her from being with her mother on time. She stated that she had to stay in the hospital at night and come to the set during the day, even when there was no work for her. She claimed that the producers threatened her career. Monika expressed her support for Jennifer and stated that she had personally experienced similar mistreatment.
Jennifer Mistry’s response to Mandar Chandwadkar
Following Jennifer’s accusations, Mandar Chandwadkar defended the show and denied the existence of a male-chauvinistic environment. Jennifer, in response, criticized Mandar for siding with Asit Modi and claimed that he only did so because Asit instructed him to. She explained that Mandar was aware of the details of her life and had access to phone recordings that could reveal the truth.
Support from Malav Rajda
Malav Rajda, the former director of TMKOC, refuted the allegations made against Jennifer Mistry. He described her as one of the happiest people on set and stated that she had never been abusive to anyone in his presence. He called the accusations baseless and untrue.
Priya Ahuja’s experience
Priya Ahuja, another cast member, shared her own experience of neglect and sexism on the show. She revealed that her character was sidelined and, when she reached out to the producer for work, she received a sexist reply telling her to stay at home like a queen. She claimed that Asit Modi ignored her calls and belittled her husband’s income.
Jennifer Mistry’s official statement
On May 26, Jennifer Mistry recorded her statement at Powai Police station regarding the allegations against the TMKOC makers. She spent six hours providing her statement and expressed her belief in the legal process.
FIR against Asit Modi
An FIR has been filed against Asit Modi, Sohail Ramani, and Jatin Bajaj for sexual assault. The case has been registered under sections 354 and 509 of the IPC.
Jennifer demands a public apology
Jennifer has demanded a public apology from the show’s makers, stating that they are spreading baseless allegations against her. She questions why they tolerated her for so long if she was truly problematic. She also highlights the contradictory statements made by Sohil Ramani, implying that they are attempting to confuse the situation. Jennifer wants an apology and stands firm in her belief that the truth will prevail.
Source:
https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/article/taarak-mehta-ka-ooltah-chashmah-jennifer-mistry-demands-public-apology-from-asit-modi/829840
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