Ridhima Pandit Stands With Krishna Mukherjee Against Harassment In TV Industry

TV actor Ridhima Pandit has voiced her support for her colleague, Krishna Mukherjee, who recently accused TV producer Kundan Singh of harassment on the set of their Dangal TV show Shubh Shagun. Pandit commended Mukherjee for bravely speaking out against the injustice she had been enduring.

Ridhima Pandit Stands With Krishna Mukherjee

Speaking to News18 Showsha, Ridhima Pandit expressed her dismay over the situation, describing it as horrific. "This should not happen to anyone. Kudos to her for talking about it because producers like those going to find gullible actors and ruin their lives, putting them in depression. We all stand by Krishna because it could have been any of us," Pandit remarked.

The former Bahu Hamari Rajnikanth actor condemned the producer's behaviour towards Krishna as "absolutely unacceptable". "You do not own us. Yes, you own our time. If we misbehave during that time, you have the legal right to drag us to court. But you have no business trying to harm us physically or mentally. Absolutely not. We are the face of your show. We are also giving our blood and sweat for it," she emphasised.

Pandit lamented the lack of discussion about abuse on television sets, recalling an incident when an executive producer of her show prevented her from visiting her ailing mother in the hospital.

Television actor Krishna Mukherjee, known for her roles in popular shows like Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Naagin, recently took to Instagram to share distressing experiences from her last show, Shubh Shagun, which aired on Dangal TV in 2022. Mukherjee's revelations garnered support from fellow celebrities.

TV Actor Alleges "Harassment" By Show Makers

In a post, Mukherjee revealed her battle with depression and anxiety during the filming of Shubh Shagun. She accused the show's producer, Kundan Singh, of harassment and mistreatment. Mukherjee stated that she was locked inside her makeup room when she fell ill and refused to shoot due to unpaid wages. She also claimed that her dues had not been paid for five months, leaving her in a difficult financial situation.

"I never had the courage to speak my heart out, but today I decided not to hold it back anymore. I am going through tough times, and the last one and a half years were not easy for me," Mukherjee shared on her Instagram post. She described feeling unsafe, broken, and scared during her time on the show.

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Calls for Justice and Support

Mukherjee's revelations garnered support from fellow celebrities. Actor Shraddha Arya commented, "That's terrible; let's all get together and serve them right!!!! You're not alone." Niti Taylor applauded Mukherjee's bravery, stating, "It's very brave of you to come out and speak! It takes courage. more power to you, and we got your back." Aditi Bhatia expressed her dismay, saying, "Justice needs to be served. It makes me sick knowing what you've been through."

Krishna Mukherjee has been a part of various television shows, including Yeh Hai Mohabattein, Yeh Hai Chahatein, and Yeh Hai Aashiqui. Shubh Shagun, is an Indian drama series that used to air on the Dangal channel. Produced by Smita Thackeray, Swati Thanawala, and Kundan Singh under Rahul Media and Production LLP, the show premiered on May 2, 2022, and concluded on October 29, 2022. The series featured Krishna Mukherjee and Shehzada Dhami in lead roles.