Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, one of the most watched and long-running television programmes, has been in the news recently for several different reasons. Several former performers came forward and revealed shocking information regarding their experiences as cast members of the show. Several accusations were made against the show’s producer, Asit Kumarr Modi, and operations manager, Sohail Romani, by Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, Monika Bhadoriya, Priya Ahuja, and others. Jennifer chose the legal path, recording her testimony with the Powai Police Station last month. It appears that the authorities have finally intervened. Sections 354 and 509 have been used to charge Asit Kumarr Modi, Sohail Ramani, and Jatin Bajaj. Scroll down to read more details on TMKOC’s Creators land in legal trouble
TMKOC’s Creators land in legal trouble
According to an ANI report, Asit Kumarr Modi, the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has been the subject of a charge filed by Powai Police. Jatin Bajaj, the executive producer, and Sohail Ramani, the director of operations, have also been added to the case. A complaint made by one of the show’s actresses resulted in their booking under sections 354 and 509 of the IPC. So far, no one has been arrested. “The FIR has been registered against Modi and the investigation is ongoing,” a police official revealed.
A person arrested under Section 509 may be sentenced to 3 years of simple imprisonment along with a fine because it is a bailable offense. As a non-bailable offense under Section 354, the accused cannot be released on bail without the court’s approval. In addition to a fine, the penalty for this offense can include imprisonment for a term of up to seven years as well as a term of up to two years.
What Happened?
For the uninitiated, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, a longtime show performer and well-known for her portrayal of Roshan Sodhi, filed a sexual harassment allegation against Asit Kumarr Modi. Along with the producer, she also filed a complaint against the show’s executive producer, Jatin Bajaj, and project head, Sohail Ramani, alleging that they were unpleasant to her. Later, the actress Monika Bhadoriya, best known for playing Bawri in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, said she had experienced mental harassment on the sets.
