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Shilpa Shinde Alleges Sexual Assault By Bollywood Producer
TV actress Shilpa Shinde who recently appeared on the latest season of Khatron Ke Khiladi has alleged that a filmmaker sexually assaulted her under the pretext of an audition. Her claim adds to a growing list of disturbing stories from actresses across the southern film industries.
Since the release of the Justice Hema Committee Report many women have publicly shared their own experiences of sexual assault revealing a troubling pattern of abuse within the industry. This surge in testimonies underscores a critical need for greater accountability and reform.
In an exclusive interview with News 18’s Showsha, Shilpa Shinde has accused a Hindi filmmaker of sexually harassing her during the early years of her acting career. She revealed that during an audition she was instructed to seduce the filmmaker who was presenting it as part of the audition process.
This disclosure adds to the growing list of serious allegations within the industry highlighting the need for increased awareness and accountability regarding such misconduct.
Shilpa Shinde recounted an incident from her struggling days around 1998-99 revealing that a Hindi filmmaker harassed her under the pretense of an audition. I refused to wear those clothes but in the scene I was instructed to seduce the filmmaker who was pretending to be my boss.
At the time, I was very innocent so I went along with it. The situation escalated when he tried to force himself on me. Terrified I pushed him away and fled. The security staff fearing I might cause a scene, asked me to leave immediately,” Shinde explained.
Shilpa Shinde has decided not to disclose the name of the director involved explaining that she agreed to perform the scene because he was also an actor. “He was part of the Hindi film industry. I consented to the scene because he was an actor himself.
I’m being truthful but I cannot reveal his name. His children are likely younger than me, and naming him would cause them undue suffering,” she said. Shinde’s choice reflects her concern for the impact that revealing the director’s identity might have on his family.
A few years later I met him again and he was very polite. He didn’t remember me from before and even offered me a film role which I declined. He still doesn’t recall our previous encounter ” she said.
Shilpa Shinde gained widespread recognition for her role as Angoori Bhabhi on the popular show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai. Reflecting on her experience and the broader issue of harassment she expressed strong support for actresses speaking out.
When women discuss sexual harassment I firmly believe their accounts. It’s true that you might be approached but you also have the power to say no and choose not to be involved. This issue affects many people,” she asserted.
Shilpa’s career took a significant turn after her departure from Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai in 2016 leading to a public fallout with the show’s producers. She later won the 11th season of Bigg Boss and recently participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.
After a few years, I ran into him again and he was very kind. He didn’t recognize me and even offered me a film role which I turned down. He still doesn’t remember me the actress shared.
Currently Shilpa Shinde along with Shalin Bhanot, Abhishek Kumar, Krishna Shroff, Gashmeer Mahajani, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Niyati Fatnani, Karan Veer Mehra, Aditi Sharma, Aashish Mehrotra and Sumona Chakravarti is competing for the title of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.
Earlier Asim Riaz was dismissed from the show due to his misbehavior with host Rohit Shetty an incident that was also criticized by his industry peers.
'I agreed to do scene because he was also an actor'
Shilpa Shinde also recounted meeting the same producer years later choosing not to reveal his name. She said He was from the Hindi film industry.
I agreed to perform the scene because he was also an actor. I’m not lying but I can’t disclose his name.
His children are likely younger than me and I don’t want them to suffer if I reveal his identity.
A few years later I encountered him again and he was very friendly. He didn’t recognize me and even offered me a film role which I turned down He still doesn’t remember our previous interaction.
Shilpa Shinde :
Shilpa Shinde born on August 28, 1977 is a prominent Indian television actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Angoori Manmohan Tiwari on &TV’s popular show Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai! In 2017, she won Bigg Boss 11 marking a significant achievement in her career.
Currently Shinde is a contestant on the stunt-based reality show Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 showcasing her versatility and courage in a new arena .
Early life :
Shilpa Shinde was born on August 28, 1977, into a Maharashtrian family. Her father, Dr. Satyadeo Shinde, served as a High Court judge while her mother Geeta Satyadeo Shinde is a homemaker. She has two elder sisters and a younger brother.
Although Shinde initially pursued a degree in psychology she did not complete her bachelor’s degree. Her father had hoped she would study law but she had no interest in the subject.
Personal life :
Shilpa Shinde met actor Romit Raj on the set of the TV show Maayka (2007–2009) and they began dating shortly after. They got engaged in 2009 but the engagement was later called off.
Shinde fell into a deep depression following her father’s death in 2013 from Alzheimer’s disease. Her father had been opposed to her pursuing acting as a career.
Shinde recalled “He never wanted me to enter the acting profession but when I insisted, he gave me a year to prove myself. I became an actress and I stayed by his side day and night during his final months. Now he is no longer with us.