India, June 4 -- N early a decade after accusing Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! producer Sanjay Kohli of sexual harassment, actor Shilpa Shinde has claimed that the allegations were "false" and made because she had "no other option" to exit a contractual dispute. Shilpa, who played Angoori Bhabhi before being replaced by Shubhangi Atre in 2016, was embroiled in one of TV's biggest public fallouts. She had accused Kohli and the production team of sexual harassment, mental torture, non-payment of dues and creating a hostile work environment. The dispute also involved industry bodies, including CINTAA and the producers' association, before ending in a settlement. Speaking on Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa's podcast, Shilpa said, "I filed a sexual harassment case against my producer because I had no other option. Eventually, I got out of that situation because the matter was settled. I filed the case on that basis because the police directly tell you that if you want an FIR registered, you have to make serious allegations." Shilpa said she felt trapped despite having quit the show and claimed Kohli later understood the circumstances that led to the complaint. "Poor man, he ended up getting defamed because of it. Today, through this platform, I want to say that it was false. I am confessing this for the first time," she said. Shilpa returned to Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! in 2025 and says she now shares a cordial relationship with the team. We reached out to Sanjay Kohli for comment. No response was received till the time of going to press. HTC...