Breaking Free: Palak Sindhwani Exposes Harassment on TMKOC Set

Palak Sindhwani, known for her role as Sonu Bhide in “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” (TMKOC), announced her exit from the show

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She accused the show’s producers of harassment and mental torture

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Palak claimed that the producers owe her Rs 21 lakh in unpaid dues

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She reported being forced to work long hours, even when unwell

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Her exit has led to a legal dispute with Neela Film Productions

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Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, another actor from TMKOC, supported Palak’s claims and called the show a “jail” for actors

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Palak alleged that the producers threatened to delete her Instagram account and prevent her from working with brands

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She mentioned that the producers accused her of breaching an exclusivity contract, which she was unaware of

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Palak shared that the situation was emotionally draining, causing her to cry in her makeup room

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The controversy has sparked significant public and media attention, highlighting issues within the show’s production team

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