Upasana Singh REACTS To Shilpa Shinde’s False Sexual Harassment Case; Says, “People Aren’t Seeing The Actor’s Problem”

While Shilpa Shinde continues to face backlash over her admission that the sexual harassment allegations she made against Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli were false, actor Upasana Singh has come out in her support, describing her as a kind-hearted person. Last week, actress Shilpa Shinde revealed on Bharti Singh’s podcast that the sexual harassment allegations she had levelled against Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli nine years ago were false. Her remarks sparked widespread criticism, with fellow actors and industry bodies condemning her statement. While officials from FWICE and AICWA strongly reacted to Shilpa’s confession, CINTAA General Secretary Upasana Singh has now offered a different perspective on the controversy.

Upasana Singh REACTS To Shilpa Shinde’s False Sexual Harassment Controversy

Upasana, who has worked with Shilpa on shows such as Maayka and Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan, spoke to SCREEN about the controversy. Singh said, “I know Shilpa Shinde very well. We have worked together on three shows. Not every human being is the same. I heard a lot of negative things about her. If I justify what she has done, it would be wrong. She made a mistake, realized it, and said sorry. She said that this weighed on her heart. If she had not realized it, she wouldn’t have said it.”

Upasana went on to defend Shilpa’s character, saying that the actress has always been supportive of those around her, especially junior artistes and technicians on set. “A side of Shilpa that no one is talking about is that she is a wonderful woman. I don’t know how people will react to me saying this, but from my personal experience, I am saying this. On set, if any spotboy, lightman, or makeup man has faced a problem, Shilpa Shinde took a stand for them. Anyone who goes to her and says he doesn’t have food to eat, Shilpa Shinde is the one to help them. She has helped so many people and is so kind-hearted.”

Upasana Urges People To Consider The Circumstances

While making it clear that she was not justifying Shilpa Shinde’s actions, Upasana Singh urged people to consider the circumstances that may have led to the actress making the allegations in the first place. She said, “In our industry, we face situations where two people are fighting. In that moment, out of anger and frustration, people cross their limit and say something they don’t mean. Sometimes situations become such. Look at her situation from back then. She might not have had money, she wouldn’t have wanted to do the show anymore, must have had her frustration.”

The actress added, “She was told that her case was not valid. That is why she took this step. I am not justifying this, but I am looking at the situation in which she must have taken this step. Even after that, the same producers are working with Shilpa. Had they felt bad or her allegations would have affected their life so much, would they work with her again? No, but they are also sensible people who know that it happened in the spur of the moment.”

Upasana On Shilpa Admitting Her Mistake In Public

According to Upasana, Shilpa’s willingness to publicly acknowledge her mistake required courage, something she believes has been overlooked amid the backlash. She said, “What people are saying is also correct, but they are not seeing the actor’s problem. We work for 12-14 hours on set. We wear so much makeup and costume. sometimes after 12 hours we are also asked to wait for one more shot. We don’t get enough sleep at times. Sometimes we shoot in so much heat. Only those from this field can understand the situation. I have spent a lot of time with her; she is a great woman. If she wanted, she could have stayed silent, but she confessed in front of the world. She had the guts to speak about something wrong she did to a man eight or nine years ago.”

“People are reacting because she confessed. Had she kept quiet, people wouldn’t be saying so many bad things about her. Rather than looking at her courage and her situation, they are commenting. Haven’t people made mistakes? She has accepted her mistake and confessed to it in front of the world. I might not have the courage to do what she did. People can pull her up for doing wrong, but she shouldn’t be slammed or projected like a villain,” the actor concluded.

The controversy surrounding Shilpa Shinde continues to escalate. On Saturday, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) demanded strict action against the actress following her recent remarks.

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