Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah came under scanner after a lot was said about the show’s producer Asit Kumarr Modi. Now, the maker has finally broken his silence on stirring allegations levelled against him. He made the first statement since being accused of sexual harassment and issued an apology to those he might have hurt, unintentionally.
TMKOC is one of the longest-running shows on television and over the years the show has garnered a humongous fan following. Unfortunately, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal who played Roshan Sodhi in the show accused Asit Kumarr Modi of sexual assault. Along with her, a few cast members also spoke about issues with the producer Asit Kumarr Modi and his team. People spoke about the toxic environment on the sets of the show. ALSO READ | TMKOC Producer Asit Kumarr Modi Denies Allegations Of Sexual Harassment Charges Against Him; Says, ‘Not Aware If FIR Is Registered’
Now, Asit Kumarr Modi has reacted to these allegations as the show recently completed 15 years. He shared a video recently and spoke about why he made the show. He also remembered all the actors who left the show midway and those who passed away.
Speaking about the allegations, the producer said, “In this 15 year long journey, there are some cast members who left us out of their own will. They got off the train midway and went their own way but I won't forget their contribution. I praise their hard work and thank them. But I can assure you, we have never thought ill of someone or said anything wrong but if someone has felt hurt, unintentionally, I apologise to them sincerely."
Previously, he spoke to IANS about the allegations and said that he feels sad emotionally and he has not done anything wrong to anyone. He said that he feels He further shared that he has always tried to keep everyone happy as he spreads happiness through his show.
Hence he keeps his team happy and it is a positive environment on the sets. ALSO READ | TMKOC’s Priya Ahuja Calls Out Asit Modi’s ‘Sadistic Behaviour’; Says, ‘He Enjoys It Jab Actors Unke Saamne Bheek Maangte Hain’
He also said that they are clean and pure by heart. After Jennifer, Priya Rajda Ahuja, Malav Rajda and Monika Bhadoriya had levelled allegations against Asit and the team. Shailesh Lodha also left the show on a bad note and the same with Neha Mehta who played Anjali Mehta.
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