Shinde: Fake MMS led to harassment after TV exit

Shilpa Shinde, 48, has revisited a difficult time in her career on Netflix's Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. She spoke about the alleged fake MMS controversy that surfaced after her departure from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain.

During a conversation, Shinde claimed she endured intense harassment after being "ousted" from the popular show around 2015-16. This pressure eventually led her to take legal action against the show's makers.

Shortly after leaving, a reporter sent Shinde a video purported to be an MMS of her. Initially fearing it was recorded in her changing room, she was relieved to find it was not her in the adult clip.

Shinde explained the footage was an adult video manipulated to resemble her using blurred freeze frames. She reported it to the cyber cell, which traced it to a Hindi adult website. The footage was spread with claims that it was her MMS.

The controversy caused distress not only to Shinde but also to her family, with her mother being questioned by neighbors about the alleged leak.

Further elaborating on the aftermath of her exit from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, Shinde stated the harassment continued. She mentioned receiving threats to release the fake MMS even after getting it removed via cybercrime authorities. This led to legal cases against her, requiring her to secure bail before participating in Bigg Boss 11.

Her recent remarks clarify previous statements where she admitted the sexual harassment allegation against producer Sanjay Kohli was false. Shinde suggested the complaint was filed due to the prolonged harassment she experienced after leaving the show.

Shinde, who played Angoori Bhabi, quit the sitcom in 2016 amid disputes over her contract and payments. The disagreement escalated into legal battles, including the sexual harassment complaint against Sanjay Kohli.

The matter was eventually settled out of court. Shinde indicated that the producers contacted her after her podcast appearance, thanking her for "speaking the truth."

By recounting these events on national television, she has shed light on the lasting impact of the alleged fake MMS, legal battles, and public scrutiny on her personal and professional life.