Shilpa Shinde admitted her complaint against Sanjay Kohli was false.
NCMIndia Council for Men's Affairs has sought action from the police.
The confession has reignited debate around false harassment allegations.
Shilpa Shinde has landed in fresh controversy after admitting during a recent podcast appearance that the sexual harassment complaint she had filed against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli was false. The revelation has sparked widespread debate online and prompted a men's rights organisation to demand action against the actor.
The controversy erupted after clips from Shilpa's conversation with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa began circulating on social media, bringing renewed attention to a dispute that first made headlines nearly a decade ago.
Men's rights NGO seeks action against Shilpa Shinde
Following the actor's remarks, Delhi-based organisation NCMIndia Council for Men's Affairs publicly called on Mumbai Police to investigate the matter. The group shared posts on social media urging authorities to take action after Shilpa's admission regarding the complaint.
According to posts shared by the organisation, concerns were raised about the impact of allegedly false complaints and the consequences such cases can have on those accused. The NGO also sought a response from Mumbai Police regarding whether any action would be initiated.
Shilpa Shinde's confession reignites old controversy
The discussion stems from comments made by Shilpa during a recent podcast appearance. Reflecting on the dispute with producer Sanjay Kohli, it was stated by the actor that the sexual harassment allegations filed at the time were false and that she wanted to publicly acknowledge it.
Shilpa also explained that she had been going through a difficult phase during the dispute and believed she had no other option at the time. She further acknowledged that making such a confession publicly was significant and described the burden of carrying a lie for years.
The admission has triggered strong reactions online. While some social media users criticised the actor and called for accountability, others pointed to the broader implications of false allegations and the impact they may have on genuine cases.
The original dispute dates back to 2016 when Shilpa exited Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain amid disagreements with the show's producers. Although the matter was eventually resolved and she later returned to the show, her latest remarks have brought the controversy back into public discussion.
