Actor Kiran Mane Axed From TV Show Over "Misconduct With Women": Channel

Actor Kiran Mane had told news agency PTI that he was dropped from the show for his strong political views on social media.

Marathi actor Kiran Mane was dropped from the show 'Mulgi Zhali Ho' on account of "his misconduct with several co-artists on the show", Star Pravah, the entertainment channel, said today in a statement.

Mr Mane had earlier told NDTV that he was axed from the Star Pravah serial after his social media comment against the BJP-led central government. He claimed he was told by the channel that he should not speak against central government policies.

"The decision to dismiss Mr Mane from the show was on account of his misconduct with several co-artists on the show, in particular, the female protagonist of the show. Several complaints were made by his co-actors, director, and other unit members of the show against his continuous disrespectful and offensive behaviour towards them," said the channel.

The Marathi-language drama highlights an important social issue about girl child and the stereotypes around it.