TMKOC, a popular Indian sitcom, has been making headlines for the wrong reasons. Monika Bhadoriya, a former show cast member, has recently made allegations against Asit Modi, the producer, and the production team. Monika, known for her role as Bawri, revealed that she had not received her payment for three months, which amounted to approximately ₹4-5 lakhs, and this issue persisted for over a year.  She also stated that Raj Anadkat (Tapu) and Gurucharan Singh (Roshan Singh Sodhi) had not received their payments yet.

Disheartening Behavior: Asit Modi’s Lack of Support and Compassion

Monika called her experience on the set “hell” and said the producers were unhelpful. Despite her mother undergoing cancer treatment, she was called early in the morning for shoots after spending nights at the hospital. Monika accused Asit Modi of not offering condolences after her mother passed away. Despite her emotional state, she was even asked to return to work just seven days after her mother’s demise. Monika felt compelled to comply due to the producers’ insistence, which caused her to cry daily. She also mentioned that Asit Modi claimed to be a “God.”

The Deafening Silence: Actors’ Reluctance to Speak Up Against Injustices

Monika criticised the current cast members for their silence and revealed that they were asked to sign contracts preventing them from speaking negatively about the makers in the media. She mentioned that even Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal did not raise her voice when other performers left the show, as everyone wanted to safeguard their jobs. Monika further slammed the project head, Sohail Ramani, alleging that he mistreated everyone on set and even verbally abused fellow actor Nattu Kaka. She described the treatment of artists on the set as degrading, comparing it to that of “dogs.”

Toxic Set Environment: Sohail Ramani’s Misbehavior and Artists Treated as ‘Dogs’

These shocking allegations against TMKOC have brought attention to the mistreatment of actors and issues of non-payment. It remains to be seen how the producers and management will respond to these claims and address the concerns raised by former actors.