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‘Jo ukhadna hai ukhad lo’: Shilpa Shinde reacts to backlash over false allegation row | Television News

‘Jo ukhadna hai ukhad lo’: Shilpa Shinde reacts to backlash over false allegation row | Television News

Actor Shilpa Shinde continues to find herself at the centre of controversy after revealing that the sexual harassment allegations she had once levelled against a Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer were false. Shilpa had stated that she resorted to making the allegations because she had “no other option” amid an ongoing contractual dispute. The actor’s remarks sparked widespread criticism online and drew strong reactions from industry bodies. As the criticism intensified, the actor appeared to address the controversy through a series of posts on Instagram. On Saturday, she shared a cryptic message that read, “jo ukhadna hai ukhad lo.” In one of the reels posted on her Instagram account, Shilpa shared a montage of photos and videos of herself along with the text, “Be a woman! Always ready to say jo ukhadna hai ukhad lo.”   She also included a caption that read, “Jalne walo jalte raho apna khoon Kisi jarurat mand ko mat do jala Jala Ke khatam kar do (The ones who are jealous stay like that. Don’t spend your energy on anyone …

FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit slams Shilpa Shinde’s confession of fake sexual harassment allegation: ‘Shameful and unacceptable’

FWICE’s Ashoke Pandit slams Shilpa Shinde’s confession of fake sexual harassment allegation: ‘Shameful and unacceptable’

Television actor Shilpa Shinde has been grabbing headlines since she made a shocking confession about levelling false allegations of sexual harassment against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer. The actor has been receiving criticism for it, and now FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) chief advisor Ashoke Pandit has also condemned her revelation. Ashoke Pandit slams Shilpa Shinde for filing false sexual harassment case against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer. Ashoke Pandit criticises Shilpa Shinde Ashoke criticised Shilpa’s confession and told Screen in an interview, “If what Shilpa Shinde said in the podcast is true, it deserves strong condemnation. Sexual harassment is a very serious allegation, and using it as a weapon to settle personal or professional disputes is deeply wrong. The fact that a producer may have stayed silent to keep a show running and protect the livelihoods of an entire crew does not give a free pass to a false accuser.” He added, “False allegations can destroy a person’s reputation, career, and mental well-being. What is even more worrying is that such actions …

Lorna Hajdini case: Accuser makes bombshell ‘threesome’ allegation; shocking claims from time at JPMorgan surface

Lorna Hajdini case: Accuser makes bombshell ‘threesome’ allegation; shocking claims from time at JPMorgan surface

A former JPMorgan banker has filed what he claims is new evidence supporting his sex abuse allegations against the bank’s executive Lorna Hajdini, including a witness statement from an anonymous friend who says he was invited to join a threesome. The lawsuit, which JPMorgan insists is entirely fabricated, suddenly reappeared in the Manhattan Supreme Court docket on Monday after it was filed and then quickly pulled last week, according to the New York Post. New witness statements have been filed in the sex abuse lawsuit against JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini (Lorna Hajdini LinkedIn and Bloomberg) The case had already gone viral due to its explosive claims with the accuser alleging that Hajdini had turned him into a “sex slave.” Both JPMorgan and Hajdini have strongly denied all allegations. Multiple sources told the New York Post that JPMorgan’s internal investigation which reviewed emails, records and devices found zero evidence of any wrongdoing. Also Read: Why Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni reached settlement? Stars give key update on It Ends With Us lawsuit What does the new evidence …

FM slams CM Stalin’s allegation over paddy procurement incentive| India News

FM slams CM Stalin’s allegation over paddy procurement incentive| India News

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday took strong exception to the allegation levelled by the chief minister M K Stalin that the Centre has ordered Tamil Nadu not to provide incentives for procurement of paddy from farmers. Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a public meeting at Kongad Assembly Constituency, in Palakkad on Sunday. (X/@nsitharamanoffc) Addressing an election rally in Thanjavur on April 11, Stalin claimed that the Centre has sent a letter to the Tamil Nadu government advising it to discontinue providing incentive for the paddy procured from farmers as it was leading to an increase in production. In a social media post on Sunday, the finance minister said, “The communication sent not only to Tamil Nadu but to the chief secretaries of all States is merely an advice that the incentive policies provided by state governments should be integrated with National priorities.” Sitharaman added that such a directive to Tamil Nadu not to provide incentives for paddy procurement is “a complete falsehood, politically motivated, and a deliberate distortion created with the aim of …

Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song

Mumbai, Filmmaker Priyadarshan has dismissed rumours that he borrowed the lines of a song in “Bhooth Bangla” from a song in Satyajit Ray’s 1969 film “Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne”. Priyadarshan dismisses plagiarism allegation in ‘Bhooth Bangla’ song The hook line of the film’s “Ram Ji Bhala Karein” song features an expression similar to “Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor”, a song in Ray’s film. Priyadarshan pointed out that repetition is not uncommon in the industry. “I have huge respect for him because he’s one of the masters from whom I learned cinema. The word you are telling is ‘bhoot’ ‘yahan bhoot wahan bhoot’. There are hundreds of movies that have used the word ‘deewana’ in Indian cinema. Does that mean the first person who used the word ‘deewana’ has the right to use? So, it’s only a word.. The tune has nothing to do with that song,” he said at an event on Monday. Known for cult films such as “Hera Pheri”, “Bhool Bhulaiya”, “Hungama”, Priyadarshan said he considers Satyajit Ray as the god of Indian cinema. …

Director Ranjith suspended from Film Employees Federation of Kerala after sexual assault allegation; WCC reacts | Malayalam News

Director Ranjith suspended from Film Employees Federation of Kerala after sexual assault allegation; WCC reacts | Malayalam News

4 min readChennaiApr 2, 2026 08:10 PM IST Malayalam director Ranjith was arrested on Tuesday by Kochi police after a complaint was registered by a young actor accusing him of sexual assault. Following his arrest, the director has been suspended from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA). B Unnikrishnan, general secretary of FEFKA, announced the same on Wednesday. Ranjith’s suspension will remain in place until the organisation completes its internal proceedings. Unnikrishnan also explained that FEFKA follows a standard protocol in such cases — any member accused of sexual misconduct is suspended from the federation pending the outcome of the internal enquiry. WCC reacts to sexual assault complaint Meanwhile, Women in Cinema Collective (WCC ) has reacted to the arrest of director Ranjith on a sexual assault complaint. The WCC shared a statement in which they pointed out how the Internal Committee (IC), created for women’s safety on sets, was not even aware of the alleged assault. They also highlighted how little has changed despite the High Court report and the film policy. The …

Special Investigation Team formed to probe alleged sexual allegation case against director Ranjith: Keralam Police

Special Investigation Team formed to probe alleged sexual allegation case against director Ranjith: Keralam Police

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan grabbed headlines after he was arrested over alleged sexual assault charges after a complaint was filed by an actress. He has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days and returned to the Ernakulam Sub Jail in Keralam. As per the latest update from news agency ANI, a Special Investigation Team has been formed following the arrest in connection with a sexual assault complaint, DCP Aswathy Gigi said. Filmmaker Ranjith was taken into custody from Thodupuzha. SIT assigned The filmmaker was taken into custody from Thodupuzha after a young female actor accused him of sexually assaulting her during a film shoot. He was later produced before a magistrate and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. He is currently lodged in Ernakulam Sub Jail. Gigi told ANI, “We got a complaint and registered an FIR on March 28. After that, we were reasonably convinced, after securing other evidence, that the accused had committed the crime. So, we went ahead with the arrest last night… A Special Investigation Team has been constituted…” …

‘No Bias In My Actions, Gave Adequate Time To Both Sides’: Om Birla Rejects ‘LoP Gagged’ Allegation | India News

‘No Bias In My Actions, Gave Adequate Time To Both Sides’: Om Birla Rejects ‘LoP Gagged’ Allegation | India News

Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 12:36 IST Responding to claims that microphones of Opposition members were switched off, Birla said the Chair does not have any button to turn microphones on or off. File photo of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Image: PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla rejected allegations that the Leader of the Opposition was not allowed to speak in the House. Addressing the resolution moved against him, he said there was “no bias” in his actions and that he had given “adequate time” to both sides during parliamentary proceedings. This comes as the resolution seeking Om Birla’s removal as Speaker of the Lok Sabha was defeated by a voice vote on Wednesday amid high drama. He thanked all members who supported him or offered critical views during the debate on the resolution. Birla said he was grateful to MPs for raising concerns related to his duties, including issues about transparency. Birla said he tries not to suspend any members of Parliament. However, he said such decisions become necessary when rules are violated. He …

Pakistan Cricketer Faces Harassment Allegation During T20 World Cup Stay

Pakistan Cricketer Faces Harassment Allegation During T20 World Cup Stay

A Pakistani cricketer is facing allegations of harassment for misbehaving with hotel staff during their stay at Kandy during the T20 World Cup. Controversies surrounding alleged harassment have plagued Pakistan Cricket, further denting their reputation following their exit from the Super 8 stages. The incident happened before Pakistan’s Super 8s game against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with the reports of the concerned female staff members crying and shouting for help following the misconduct. It is reported that the incident unfolded at the Golden Crown Hotel, where the Pakistani team was putting up for their scheduled matches in Kandy during the T20 WC. The report further claims that the female staff member shouted for help, after which the hotel staff came to her rescue, while reporting about this to the team manager, Naveed Cheema, who quickly apologised to the management on behalf of the cricket. It is said that Cheema imposed a fine on the unnamed player for his misconduct to settle the matter internally at that time. The hotel management reportedly wanted stern action against …

Vijayan rejects actor Dileep’s ‘conspiracy’ allegation, backs survivor in actress assault case

Vijayan rejects actor Dileep’s ‘conspiracy’ allegation, backs survivor in actress assault case

Kannur , Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday rejected actor Dileep’s allegations against some police officials in the actress sexual assault case and said the investigators had acted based on the evidence before them. Vijayan rejects actor Dileep’s ‘conspiracy’ allegation, backs survivor in actress assault case He also extended the government’s support for the survivor, a multi-lingual cinema professional who was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in 2017. Vijayan also denied Dileep’s claim that he had filed a complaint with the CM about an alleged conspiracy to implicate him in the case. While addressing reporters here, Vijayan said the actor was saying all these things now to justify certain things on his part. “I don’t remember him submitting any representation like that. He himself should clarify it. The investigators had taken the action based on the evidence they received. That cannot be viewed as a conspiracy against anyone,” the CM said. When reporters asked more about the judgement and the prosecution, Vijayan said he cannot comment anything further without knowing the details …