TV actor Shilpa Shinde sparked controversy after revealing that the sexual harassment case she had filed against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli was false. Following her statement, actors Pooja Bedi and Karan Oberoi have reacted strongly to the matter.
Pooja Bedi said, 'Any woman who weaponizes laws meant to protect victims, be it for revenge, personal gain, leverage, publicity, or malice, is betraying the very cause those laws were created to serve.'
Karan Oberoi, who has previously spoken about facing a false sexual harassment allegation, said that false accusations can permanently damage reputations and undermine the larger purpose of movements like #MeToo.
Shilpa Shinde, who became a household name with Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, exited the show in 2016 after accusing the producers of harassment and non-payment of dues. Her recent admission that the sexual harassment complaint was false has reignited debate around the case.
