Shilpa Shinde, a participant in the show 'Lockup' as a surprise guest, attracted public attention by stating that she had previously claimed the sexual harassment complaint filed against 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain' producer Sanjay Kohli was false.
Akanka Chamola's Stance
During the discussion of this case on the show, only the inmate Akanka Chamola defended her, suggesting that Shinde might have been forced into such a step. When host Ritesh Deshmukh asked the inmates to share their personal opinions on false harassment cases, most participants called it a serious accusation capable of destroying someone's life forever. Akanka added that as a woman, she believes a person might become so helpless that they see it as the only way out.
She clarified: 'I do not support what she did, but I am trying to understand what if you are upset with a very influential person and argue about any issue, and you see that they have more power over you, perhaps you were set up. Because she still works with this producer, regardless of what was said or done.'
Conflict Between Shivangi and Shilpa
Furthermore, the drama within the show 'Lockup' is intensifying, according to the latest Netflix promo, which showed tension between participants Shilpa Shinde and Shivangi Joshi. The published promo captured a heated discussion between them, hinting at the emergence of new enmity in confinement.
Shinde's Past Admission
In a recent podcast with comedians Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiya, Shilpa admitted that she had filed a false sexual harassment lawsuit against Sanjay Kohli, producer of 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain', ten years ago. This occurred after she left the show and was not paid her due money. Shinde claimed that at the time she felt cheated and decided that accusations were the last resort. The actress also confirmed that the case was settled through an agreement, and she was paid the funds.
Industry Reaction
This candid revelation drew sharp criticism from many actors, including Pooja Bedi and Hina Khan, who publicly condemned her for filing a false complaint. Moreover, the All India Cinematographers Association (AICWA) released a statement on Instagram, noting that Shilpa's allegations of false sexual harassment against Sanjay Kohli, producer of 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain', raise serious concerns across the Bollywood and television industry.



