TMKOC’s producer Asit Modi still in soup as Shailesh Lodha wins Rs 1cr lawsuit against him

In the legal battle against the producer of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, its former actor, Shailesh Lodha has reportedly won lawsuit finally. Now, Asit Modi has to pay Rs 1.05 crore to the actor-poet. Last year, Shailesh, who played Taarak Mehta in the TMKOC, quit one of the most-watched TV shows after 14 years of successful participation as the titular writer of the comedy show.

Former TMKOC’s Shailesh Lodha wins lawsuit against producer Asit Modi

According to the media reports, the lawsuit was filed against the producer of TMKOC, Asit Modi for non-payment of dues. But, now he has to pay the actor, via demand draft, a hefty amount of Rs 1.05 crore. 

Speaking on this matter, Shailesh reportedly said, “This fight was never about the money. It was about seeking justice and self-respect. I feel like I have won a battle and I’m happy that the truth has prevailed.”

Further, the actor-poet also talked vaguely about the problem that may have caused his exit from the show. Speaking to the media, he added that the producer asked Shailesh to sign some papers with clauses such as not being allowed to talk to the media. “I didn’t bow down to the arm-twisting. Why would I sign any papers to get my own money?”

That’s not it, without naming anyone, Shailesh said that after he filed his suit, the producers called an actor and cleared his payments that had been due for three years.

For those who are unaware, Shailesh apart from TMKOC has worked in shows such as Comedy Circus, Waah Waah, and Kya Baat Hai.

About Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

One of the most popular, and most-watched comedy shows on TV, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been on air on SAB TV since 2008. After he quit the show in April 2022, he was replaced by Sachin Shroff in the role of Taarak Mehta.