New Delhi. In the 90s, when the race of heroines in Bollywood was at its peak. Then a name suddenly emerged, the name Mamta Kulkarni. His bold and cool characters in films like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Saadri Wala Suraj’ and ‘China Gate’ reached her heights by becoming a sensation overnight. But she disappeared equally fast. Quit India shifted to Dubai. When anonymous actress became active on social media, it came to know, she has become a sanyasis. After years, India returned and then after a few days, the bold actress became Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, which also had a lot of controversy. Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of the Akhara, expelled both Mamta and Lakshmi Narayan from the arena. Now Mamta has responded to this controversy.
Due to her cool look and acting, Mamta Kulkarni became the sensation of the industry in a short time. But he had a deep connection with controversies. First controversy with director Rajkumar Santoshi on the set of 1994 in 1994, topless photoshoot, then in the 1998 film China Gate and then the name of Vicky Goswami in 2016 with the name of Vicky Goswami with a name in the International Drug Syndicate case in 2016, after being involved in controversies. Before the Mahakumbh, suddenly returning to India and gave these indications that something big is going to happen and then the Kinnar became Mahamandaleshwar of the arena, after which a new controversy started again.
What did Mamta Kulkarni say 3 months after becoming Mahamandaleshwar
After becoming Mahamandaleshwar, Mamta Kulkarni left the post after the controversy in the arena, but Lakshmi Narayan did not accept her resignation. Mamta Kulkarni now talked about becoming Mahamandaleshwar after about three months. Talking to ANI, Mamta said, ‘All this was in the hands of God that I should become Mahamandaleshwar in that Kumbh, which was a sacred opportunity in 140 years. God gave me the fruits of my ‘penance’ of 25 years. So, this happened.
Mamta Kulkarni made her Bollywood debut in 1993 with Aashiq Awara.
Why did the dispute happen?
The founder of the Akhara, Rishi Ajay Das alleged that Lakshmi Narayan made Mamta Mahamandaleshwar without her consent. He issued a press note and wrote- ‘As the founder of Kinnar Akhara, I am freeing Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from the post of Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara from immediate effect. He was appointed with the aim of promoting religious activities and raising the transgender community, but he has deviated from these responsibilities.
What was Lakshmi’s agreement with Juna Arena
The center of the dispute is an agreement signed by Lakshmi in 2019 with Juna Akhara, which Ajay Das claims that it was made without his approval. He further alleged, ‘The contract between the two akhadas was legally invalid. Because it did not have their consent and signature ‘. In addition, Ajay Das accused Lakshmi of weakening the principles of Kinnar Akhara to include Mamata and give the prestigious role of Mahamandaleshwar, while her past was associated with criminal activities.
Mamta raised questions on Kulkarni
Ajay Das explained that the appointment of Mamta Kulkarni was particularly worrying because she had a criminal history. ‘What kind of guru is you giving such a Guru to Sanatan Dharma by giving such a person the title of Mahamandaleshwar? This is a question of morality.
A few years ago, he had said in a press conference that he has chosen the path of spirituality and now he has gone away from some film life, in Sadhana.
Kinnar Arena divided into two groups
However, Mahant Ravindra Puri, president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, supported Lakshmi and Mamta. He said, ‘Ajay Das does not have the right to remove Lakshmi. Both will participate in the nectar bath.
Transgender community objection
Transgender narrator Himangi Sakhi Maa questioned Mamta’s appointment, saying, ‘Mamta Kulkarni was made Mahamandaleshwar only for campaigning. His past is related to drug case, it should be investigated.
Mamta resigns
Kinnar Akhara had earlier expelled Lakshmi and Mamta, citing tension within the religious group. Mamta announced her resignation in a video shared on her Instagram. However, Lakshmi did not accept her resignation. Now on one hand, while his supporters are calling it part of the spiritual journey, many people are raising questions about his past.