Former Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty, celebrated for her roles in Bengali cinema, is now in the eye of a legal storm. Event maestro Tanay Shastri has issued a stern Rs 20 lakh defamation notice, demanding redress for what he calls a vicious smear campaign.
The genesis lies in a Bongaon cultural extravaganza in North 24 Parganas. Booked for Rs 2.65 lakhs to close the show, Chakraborty allegedly missed her slot. Refund requests reportedly provoked a harassment FIR against Shastri, culminating in his judicial remand alongside aides.
In a fiery media briefing Thursday, Shastri laid bare his grievances. ‘Her baseless complaint ruined my reputation and freedom. I demand compensation or will sue imminently.’ He cited a week-plus in custody on grave, non-bailable offenses before February 11 bail.
Chakraborty’s narrative paints Shastri as the aggressor: forcible stage removal after midnight curfew, coupled with misconduct, she says. Police intervention at his home met obstruction, sealing arrests.
This tit-for-tat legal joust signals deeper rifts in celebrity-event organizer ties. As Chakraborty remains tight-lipped, speculation rife about potential countersuits or out-of-court resolutions. Stakeholders in Bengal’s vibrant cultural scene brace for ripples from this protracted dispute.