Kiran Mane faraway from TV present for being abusive, not for criticising Modi

Das after Marathi actor Kiran Mane was faraway from TV Serial ‘Mulgi Zali Ho’ on Star Pravah, different artists from the present have accused the actor of misbehaviour, focusing on and use of abusive language in direction of them on the set. Earlier on January 15, Mane had claimed that he was expelled from the serial as a result of he had criticised PM Modi and different BJP leaders on social media.
Moreover, in an announcement issued by channel ‘Star Pravah’ which airs the present, the channel has refuted claims of Mane and has known as them ‘Imaginary and Fabricated’. Clearing the air across the controversy the channel has stated that Mane has been expelled from the serial for his abuse in direction of co-actors, particularly feminine heroines of the present. Earlier the producer of the present had additionally denied Mane’s allegations and had stated that he was eliminated as a consequence of ‘professional reasons’.
The Kiran Mane controversy had erupted with the actor claiming that he was expelled from the present over his open political expression on social media platforms. In the disguise of upholding ‘progressive thought’ as he calls it, the actor was usually seen abusing political leaders – particularly PM Narendra Modi and opposition chief of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. The controversy had stormed media circles in Maharashtra and after a gathering with NCP Leader Sharad Pawar, Mane gained help from NCP and plenty of actors and administrators from the movie trade.
In a flip of occasions on Sunday, lead actors from the serial ‘Mulgi Zali Ho’ have come ahead to take stands towards the claims by Mane. While speaking to TV9 Marathi, actress Shravani Pillai stated, “The whole controversy created by Mane around his removal from the serial is baseless. Nothing of this sort has happened on the sets. It is because of the abusive behaviour that he has been removed from the serial by the production house. In fact, he was warned of the same by the heads earlier three times. After that, the call was taken to finally remove him.”

Talking about Mane’s behaviour on the set, veteran actress Savita Malpekar stated, “He always used to speak with us with a tone of arrogance. He had even threatened many artists on the set of expulsion from the serial. There’s clearly no political angle involved here”. Divya Pugaonkar, the lead actress who performed Mane’s daughter within the serial has alleged him of focusing on, making crass feedback, and passing off judgements over her weight.
Taking cognizance of the complaints flagged by many artists on the present, Kiran Mane was eliminated by the Channel authorities. In an announcement in response to his allegations of ‘cultural terrorism’, the channel stated, “The allegations by Mane are fabricated and Imaginary. He was removed from the show over many allegations of inappropriate behaviour by him against many female artists. Many of his co-artists, directors and unit staff members had complained about his arrogance earlier. In spite of warnings given to him, he continued with his behaviour which violated our operation protocols.” The channel additional clarified, “We respect everyone’s right to have an opinion and that to express it. But, safeguarding the safety of our women and environment on the set remains our utmost priority.”
The Producer of the present, Suzana Ghai whereas speaking to OpIndia in regards to the incident stated, “Nothing about his removal from the set is related to politics or the BJP. The development was such that we didn’t even expect. There is no political intent behind his removal”. After this severe flip of occasions, the claims of Kiran Mane and his supporters over allegations of so-called ‘curtailment of freedom of expression’ have fallen flat now.