Shilpa Shinde reveals she falsely accused Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain producer of sexual harassment

Shilpa Shinde. Pic via Yogen Shah

Actor Shilpa Shinde grabbed headlines back in 2017 over her alleged fallout with the makers of her hit show Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain. The actress had accused the producer, Sanjay Kohli, of sexual harassment, along with non-payment of dues. She also claimed that she had to quit the show as a result of the hostile environment. The case was eventually settled; however, years later, Shilpa has made shocking revelations about her allegations.

Shilpa Shinde recalls falsely accusing producer of sexual harassment

During her appearance on Bharti Singh's podcast, Shilpa confessed that the serious allegations of sexual harassment levelled by her were false. She spoke about the chain of events that unfolded back then. "Nobody knows this, I am not scared of saying the truth, and I will still say that what I am saying is a big thing maine apne producer ke upar sexual harassment ka case kar diya tha kyun ki mere pass koi raasta nahi tha… aur tab main uss main se nikli hoon settle hoke," she went on to say.

The actor further added, "Tab kisi producer ne unka saath nahi diya aur maine case usi basis pe kiya … police toh seedha FIR karne ke liye yeh bolti hai aapko ganda likhna padega and I am from law background… Main aaj iske through bol rahi hoon woh jhooth tha. Main yeh aaj first time confess kar rahi hoon sach much. Phir hamari settlement hui aur jo hamari payment thi jo teen mahine baad milta tha voh clear hua."

Concluding how she shares a good relation with the producer now, she shared, "11 saal ke baad bhi maine last Bhabhiji isiliye kiya kyunki Manoj Santoshi ji humaare writer the, unki iccha thi. Unko bhi hurt kiya tha… and yeh sab hone ke baad him main aaj unke saath kaam kar rahi hoon. Aur aaj humaare relationship bahut ache hain."

About the controversy

In mid-March of 2016, Shilpa allegedly quit Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain and was labelled "unprofessional" by the makers. The producer, Binaifer Nakra Kohli, even reportedly sent her a legal notice, demanding that she resume shooting or compensate them for the losses incurred due to her exit.

The producer also approached the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) and filed a complaint against Shilpa. The actor then took legal action, filing a complaint against Binaifer on March 29.