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Kyunki actor Narayani Shastri says there's a budget for drugs at TV parties: ‘Cocaine and MDMA is common’
Updated On: 24 July, 2026 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Narayani Shastri claimed she has witnessed cocaine and MDMA use at entertainment industry parties, alleging some events even have budgets for drugs. She clarified that her comments reflect personal experiences and do not apply to everyone

Narayani Shastri (Picture via Instagram)
Television actor Narayani Shastri has made startling claims about drug use at parties within the entertainment industry. Best known for her role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the actor alleged that she has personally witnessed people consuming narcotics such as cocaine and MDMA at industry gatherings, adding that the culture around such parties has changed significantly over the years.
Narayani Shashtri on use of drugs in the industry
Speaking candidly in a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Narayani said, "I've seen people doing cocaine and MDMA at parties. Earlier, people would drink and dance, but now things have become very different." She claimed that drugs have become increasingly common at certain social gatherings in the entertainment world.


