Jennifer Mistry on being sexually harassed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s producer Asit Modi: ‘Sexy Lag rahi…, Aao room main’

In a recent interview, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal made shocking allegations of sexual harassment against Taarak Mehta's producer, Asit Modi. Read below!

Jennifer Mistry sparked massive headlines ever since she accused the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Asit Modi, of sexual harassment. Actress, known for her role as Roshan Sodhi on the show, recounted surprising incidents of offensive remarks and toxic work culture. 

While talking to Pinkvilla, Jennifer revealed that she had a conflict with the show’s operation Head, Sohail Ramani as he verbally abused her over the phone. To seek support, she went to Asit Modi, but was left shocked with his inappropriate behaviour.

Jennifer Mistry on facing years of sexual harassment by TMKOC producer Asit Modi

The actress recalled, “Asit ji ke pass gayi unse baat karne Sohail se related toh sab chod ke voh muje bol rahe hai ki ‘Sexy lag rahi ho’… Unhone voh phone call mei muje bohot si chizein boli. Baat kuch aur chal rahi hai…Tum kya roo rahi ho. Tum yaha hoti mai tumko hug karta. Mai chance leta. Tumko toh meri padi hi nahi hai.”

That wasn’t it. Jennifer recalled another disturbing moment that occurred in 2019, when she was seeking visa letter to travel to Singapore. The actress quoted Modi’s words of allegedly inviting her to drink whiskey in his room. He said, “Tum kya karti ho. Tumhari roommate toh bahar chali jaati hai roz. Aao room mei aake whiskey peete hai. Akele bore naho hoti ho?.”  On their third day in Singapore, Jennifer revealed that he allegedly wanted to grab her and kiss her lips.

Jennifer Mistry was left heartbroken

After manipulative and harrowing incidents, Jennifer broke down in tears and even confided in her co-star Mandar Chandwadkar. However, the actress was left devastated when he reportedly didn’t take stand for her. She said, “I told about this to Mandar because he was very close to me. But he didn’t say anything… I told Gurucharan next because he was also close to me. He couldn’t do much because he was also working… Munmun was my very good friend. So I told her too. She is a strong woman and scolded him. She said, ‘Why do you trouble her just because she doesn’t say much? Don’t disturb her.’ He (Asit) is a little scared of Munmun, so he remained quiet.”

In 2023, Jennifer left TMKOC and filed a case against Modi for sexual harassment. The court found him guilty and ordered him to clear all her pending dues, along with an additional compensation of Rs 5 lakh.