Mamta Kulkarni DENIES paying Rs 10 crore to become Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara: 'My bank accounts are frozen...'

etimes.in | Feb 2, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Mamta Kulkarni DENIES paying Rs 10 crore to become Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara: 'My bank accounts are frozen...'
The Kinnar Akhada recently removed Mamta Kulkarni and Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from their positions as Mahamandaleshwar due to internal tensions. Kulkarni’s appointment faced backlash because of her film career and criminal history, leading to divisions within the Akhada. The decision sparked controversy and debates within the community.
Recently in conversation with Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, Mamta denied rumours about paying Rs 10 crore to become Mahamandaleshwar, stating she doesn't even have Rs 1 crore. She clarified that her bank accounts are frozen, and she had to borrow Rs 2 lakh as dakshina to offer to her guru when she was appointed.

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Mamta Kulkarni recently discussed her past semi-nude photoshoot and clarified she has no plans to return to the film industry. The actress mentioned that she is dedicated to spiritual life and does not focus on film lyrics, only on dance steps, during her acting days.

Mamta further shared that her three apartments have been left in poor condition, infested with termites, and have not been opened in 23 years due to financial struggles. She also claimed that a CBI official added her name to a case to gain a promotion but was later removed from his position. The High Court eventually dismissed the case.


Kinnar Akhara announces Mamta Kulkarni and Laxmi Narayan removed from the post of Mahamandaleshwar

The Kinnar Akhada has removed former actress Mamta Kulkarni from her role as Mahamandaleshwar, citing internal tensions. Kulkarni and her guru, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, were expelled from the religious group. The decision came after backlash regarding Kulkarni's appointment due to her film industry background. Tripathi expressed surprise at the expulsion, noting Kulkarni's long-term involvement with the Akhada.

When asked about her studies of Vedas and scriptures as part of her journey to becoming Mahamandaleshwar, Mamta Kulkarni responded by reciting mantras loudly. She did not directly address the question but instead demonstrated her spiritual side in this way.