'I Have No Money...Took Rs 2 Lakh Loan For Guru Dakshina': Mamta Kulkarni After Expulsion From Kinnar Akhara
Mamta Kulkarni, who was recently appointed as the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara, has now been dismissed from the role.
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, who recently returned to headlines after being appointed as the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara amid Maha Kumbh celebrations, has now been dismissed from the role. Following her removal, Mamta has publicly spoken about the financial struggles she is currently facing.
My Three Apartments Are In A State Of Disrepair: Mamta Kulkarni
In an interview to India TV anchor Rajat Sharma, Mamta Kulkarni denied allegations that she paid money to be made Mahamandaleshwar. She said: "Mere pass Rs 10 crore kya, Rs 1 crore bhi nahi hai. Mere bank accounts seize kar diye hai government ne. Aapko malum nahi hai main kis tarah se reh rahi hoon. Mere pass paise nahi hai, kisi se udhar leke Rs 2 lakh diye, voh bhi jo guru ko dakshina deni hoti hai (Forget Rs 10 crore, I do not have even Rs 1 crore with me. The government has seized my bank accounts. You don't know how I am surviving. I have no money. I had to borrow Rs 2 lakh from somebody to offer as 'dakshina' to my guru when I was made Mahamandaleshwar)."
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“Three of my apartments are in a state of disrepair, infested with termites, because they have remained closed for the past 23 years. I cannot even begin to describe the financial crisis I am going through,” she added.
On January 31, Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of the Kinnar Akhara, issued a statement saying: "Without following any religious or akhara tradition, and without making her renunciate first, she was directly conferred the title and patta of Mahamandaleshwar. Therefore, in the interest of the country, Sanatan Dharma, and society, I am reluctantly compelled to relieve her from the post."
The situation has sparked debate, with both sides gaining attention. Laxmi Tripathi, who was also removed from her position as Mahamandaleshwar of the Akhara, has now come forward to share her perspective on the matter.
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About Mamta Kulkarni
Mamta Kulkarni stepped away from Bollywood in the early 2000s, with her last appearance in the 2002 film ‘Kabhie Tum Kabhie Hum’. Since then, she has remained largely out of the spotlight, dedicating herself to personal and spiritual pursuits. Her transition from films to spirituality led to her involvement in religious activities, culminating in her appointment as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara.
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