Film body urges probe after Shilpa Shinde admits claim

A major Indian film and television industry association has called for legal action against actress Shilpa Shinde after she publicly admitted to filing false sexual harassment allegations against a producer nearly a decade ago. The controversy has ignited a fierce debate about accountability, the impact of false accusations, and the pressures within the entertainment industry.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issued a statement on Friday, June 5, 2026, demanding a thorough probe and urging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to intervene. The call for action follows Shinde’s recent admission during an appearance on a podcast hosted by comedians Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa. On the podcast, Shinde stated that the sexual harassment allegations she leveled against “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!” producer Sanjay Kohli in 2016 were false.

The AICWA condemned the admission, stating that false allegations of this nature cause irreparable damage to an individual’s reputation, career, and mental well-being, and also harm their family. The association argued that such incidents undermine the credibility of genuine victims of harassment and can create doubt around...