Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is one of the most popular comedy shows that has been entertaining the audience for the past decade and a half. Along with the success of this show, some controversies are also associated.
Now Shailesh Lodha, who plays the role of Tarak Mehta, has filed a complaint against the makers. Shailesh Lodha has left the show. He and producer Asit Modi have had a long dispute. Now the actor has decided to take legal action against the makers.
According to a report in Hindustan Times, Shailesh Lodha lodged a complaint against Asit Modi in the first week of March. The actor has lodged this complaint regarding his outstanding money and rift with the production. Shailesh, who was the host of the show ‘Wah Bhai Wah’, has taken help from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Now the matter is to be heard in May.
Why the dispute between Shailesh Lodha and Tarak Mehta?
Viewers have seen Shailesh Lodha in the role of ‘Taarak Mehta’, best friend of ‘Jethalal’ for many years. But the audience was shocked when suddenly the actor announced that he was quitting the show. The producer of his show, Asit Modi, often used to get news.
What do the makers have to say on Shailesh Lodha’s allegation?
When the media questioned Shailesh Lodha on the legal matter, the actor refused to answer. He said that the matter is now legally connected. In such a situation, it is not right to make any kind of comment.
Speaking to HT, Sohil Ramani, Product Head, TMKOC, said that Shailesh Lodha is like family to him. He has spoken to the actor on phone several times to come and collect his dues after completing all the paperwork. But he did not come to the office.