The gloves are off in the Mimi Chakraborty-Tanay Shastri saga. The event organizer has fired a Rs 20 lakh defamation notice at the former TMC parliamentarian and Tollywood star, accusing her of tarnishing his image with fabricated harassment claims.
Unfolding from a chaotic cultural fest in Bongaon’s North 24 Parganas last month, the rift began when Chakraborty reportedly arrived late for her headline act. Shastri says he shelled out Rs 2.65 lakh upfront, only for her to bail without performing adequately. Demands for repayment allegedly triggered her complaint, landing him behind bars.
Thursday’s press interaction saw Shastri vow courtroom retribution. ‘She filed a false case, got me arrested on serious charges, and I spent over a week in jail,’ he fumed. ‘Apologize, pay Rs 20 lakhs, or see you in court in 2-3 days.’
Countering this, Chakraborty alleged rude ejection from stage post-midnight due to permit issues, followed by inappropriate conduct. This led police to Shastri’s residence, where resistance reportedly resulted in arrests under non-bailable sections for all involved. Freedom came via bail on February 11.
With Shastri’s notice now in play, the feud threatens to spill into a full-fledged legal war. Chakraborty’s silence so far amplifies the tension, as fans and followers watch if the actress will hit back or settle. This clash underscores the perils of celebrity endorsements turning sour in West Bengal’s event circuit.