MUMBAI : Palak Sindhwani, who portrayed Sonu Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (TMKOC), has accused the show’s makers of mental harassment and exploitation.
Palak stated that after she expressed her desire to leave the show due to health reasons, the production team began making false claims against her, including allegations of a contract breach for promoting third-party brands. She also accused them of pressuring her to work despite her deteriorating health, which led to a panic attack.
Palak further revealed that the production team threatened to ruin her career and deactivate her social media accounts. She added that despite working until the end of her notice period, her dues amounting to Rs 21 lakhs were still unpaid.
The controversy escalated when the show's producers, Neela Film Productions, sent her a legal notice accusing her of violating her contract, something Palak firmly denied. She countered by stating that these issues only surfaced after she announced her decision to leave the show.
This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between TV actors and production houses, particularly around contract disputes and treatment on set.
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These are the allegations that the production house has put on the actress:
1 The endorsements were done contradictory to the contract.
2. There was a third party that highlighted the issue to the producers.
3. Palak was told in June to stop doing endorsements as per exclusive contract
4. There was a meeting held in the hotel for the projects she was doing.
5. She was told that a written permission would be needed to do all the endorsements.
6. A letter was sent to her on 12th August 2024 but the actress never reverted back.
7. Email was sent to her on 13th August 2024 but once again she didn't revert back.
8 Legal notice sent on 19th September.
The latest update is that the production house has decided to secure a penalty from Palak Sindhwani for breaching 4-month notice as per contract.
As of now Palak hasn't reverted to the penalty charges but soon the actress will come out with her statement.
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