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#Rewind2021: Art director Raju Sapte's shocking death by suicide to Kranti Redkar's husband and NCB officer Sameer Wankhede's drug-probe case: Shocking news from Marathi TV industry

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Dec 12, 2021, 13:00 IST
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​#Rewind2021: Art director Raju Sapte's shocking death by suicide to Kranti Redkar's husband and NCB officer Sameer Wankhede's drug-probe case: Shocking news from Marathi TV industry

The year 2021 proved to be a tear-jerker and eventful yet controversial for the Marathi television industry. Take a quick look at the shocking news and controversies that made headlines in 2021.

2/11

Art director Raju Sapte's sad demise

Marathi film and TV art director Raju Sapte died by suicide on July 3, 2021, at his residence in Pune. Before taking the drastic step, Raju reportedly wrote a suicide note and shot a video explaining how a person from Labour Union harassed him. Raju also told in the video that he is not getting work due to the person who allegedly infuriated others against him. Raju's sudden demise shocked the entire Marathi industry and left them in grief.

3/11

Heena Panchal arrest

Bigg Boss Marathi 2 fame and actress Heena Panchal got arrested on June 27 in Igatpuri after Nashik police busted a rave party. Twenty- wo others, including Heena and 11 other women, were also arrested, and drug was reportedly seized from their possession. The actress was also produced in a session court and got bail recently.

4/11

​Aai Mazi Kalubai controversy

Aai Mazi Kalubai TV show has been in the headlines since its launch. The lead actress of the show and producer, Alka Kubal axed actress Prajakta Gaikwad alleging her arrogant behavior with the crew. Veena Jagtap replaced Prajakta Gaikwad, and she too left the show midway. Later, Rashmi Anpat replaced Veena Jagtap, and the show went off-air after that. The frequent replacements in the show made headlines in the telly world.

5/11

Aniket Vishwasrao's wife and actress Sneha Wagh filed domestic violence case against him

Popular Marathi actor Aniket Vishwasrao recently got into a controversy when his wife Sneha Chavan filed a domestic violence case against him and his parents. Sneha filed the complaint to the Pune police station, alleging that Aniket and his family assaulted her in the house and tried to choke her to death. Aniket and Sneha, who were known as one of the perfect couples of the industry, shook their fans with the recent turn of events.

6/11

​Bigg Boss Marathi host Mahesh Manjrekar diagnosed with cancer

Renowned actor-director and Bigg Boss Marathi host Mahesh Manjrekar was recently diagnosed with cancer. The actor recently underwent surgery for bladder cancer. Mahesh is cancer-free now. He is also currently hosting Bigg Boss Marathi 3.

7/11

Hemangi Kavi trolled for not wearing a bra while shooting a video

Actress Hemangi Kavi posted a video on Instagram about how a round chapati can be made. A section of netizens trolled the actress for not wearing a bra while shooting the video. The actress gave a befitting reply to trolls saying, "Yes, I have br*ts. It has nipples just like men! Now it is my choice whether to wear an undergarment (bra) at home, outside, on social media. My br**ts and nipples appear in this video, and those who are judging me from it and talking about obscenity, culture, intelligence, gossiping, and do whatever you like. I am shocked to know that those comments and DMs are by women more than men. Can you believe this? And for what? Just for not wearing a bra and posting a video? (sic)"

8/11

​Swadi Bhadave filed FIR against Marathi show production controller

Actress Swati Bhadave filed an FIR against Marathi show Sahakutumb Sahaparivar's production controller Swapnil Lokhande (Bunty). Swati made shocking allegations against Swapnil, describing it as a never-before experience in her career. Swati said, "Production controller Swapnil Lokhande (Bunty) asked me for my number. He later asked me whether I am flexible about working in Pune or not. I said yes, I am flexible and can work anywhere. Then he asked me to give him something that he needed. I told him I would give him the commission. But he said he wanted something else. He said he wants to make a physical relationship with me (get intimate with me), and he will get more more work for me if I agree. I was shocked."

9/11

​Annapurna Vitthal blamed Sahakutumb Sahaparivar actors for provoking her to take a drastic step

Actress Annapurna Vitthal Bhairi who played Surya's mother's character in the Marathi TV show Sahakutumb Sahaparivar filed a complaint against the show director and the co-artists for mentally abusing her and mocking her on the set. Annapurna also broke down while sharing the incidents and blamed the show makers for allegedly ragging her. Annapurna blamed Sahakutumb Sahaparivar actors also for provoking her to take a drastic step and end her life.

10/11

Kranti Redkar and Sameer Wankhede's drub-prob case

Kranti Redkar's husband Sameer Wankhede, a Narcotics Control Bureau's zonal director, was handling the probe against SRK's son Aryan Khan and others following a raid on the cruise earlier. Sameer made headlines after minister Nawab Malik blamed him for extortion along with other allegations. He also raised a few questions regarding Kranti and Sameer's wedding which the duo readily denied.

11/11

​Umesh Kamat dragged into Raj Kundra's pornography case

Popular Marathi actor Umesh Kamat's name was dragged into Raj Kundra's porn case controversy. Due to a major confusion made by many media houses and websites, his pictures got published as Raj Kundra's associate. Umesh later took legal action against the web portals and clarified that he does not even know Raj Kundra. Raj's PA has the same name.

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