Mimi Chakraborty Lodges Police Complaint Over “Humiliation” During Bongaon Performance

New Delhi, january 27, 2026: Noted Tollywood actress and former Member of Parliament, Mimi Chakraborty, has initiated legal proceedings following an incident of alleged public harassment and humiliation during a live performance in Bongaon, North 24 Parganas.

The incident occurred late Sunday night, January 25, 2026, during a cultural program organized by the Naya Gopal Gunj Yubak Sango Club. According to the actress, the situation escalated when she was abruptly forced to stop her performance and vacate the stage in front of a large audience.

The Allegations: “Dignity is Non-Negotiable”

Taking to social media on Republic Day, Chakraborty expressed her deep distress, linking the incident to the broader struggle for the dignity of women and artists in India. She alleged that while she was performing, an organizer—identified in her complaint as Tanmay Shastri—climbed onto the stage and ordered her to leave without any prior communication.

“Mid-performance, I was abruptly asked to leave the stage… followed by derogatory remarks on the microphone. This was not just humiliating; it defamed me publicly,” Chakraborty stated in her post.

The actress emphasized that she chose to leave the venue quietly to maintain decorum but decided to pursue the matter legally to ensure such behavior is not normalized. She has since filed an official complaint via email with the Bongaon Police Station.

The Organizers’ Counter-Claim

In response to the allegations, the organizers have denied any intent to harass or humiliate the actress. Tanmay Shastri, representing the club, claimed the decision to halt the program was strictly due to administrative and time constraints.

• Late Arrival: Organizers allege that Chakraborty arrived nearly an hour and a half late, taking the stage around 11:45 PM.
• Police Permission: The club stated that their permission for the event was valid only until midnight.
• Local Restrictions: They cited the upcoming school board examinations as a reason for adhering strictly to the midnight curfew.

The club further alleged that the actress’s security personnel misbehaved with club members, including women who were on stage for a felicitation ceremony. However, they expressed regret if there was any “miscommunication” that led the actress to feel insulted.

Key Points of the Incident

Professional Integrity vs. Public Conduct

Chakraborty has been vocal about the “pressure” women artists face to stay quiet and “adjust” to mismanagement. She clarified that she waited in her car for over 20 minutes backstage out of respect for the preceding performer and moved the legal route to demand accountability rather than revenge.

The Bongaon Police have confirmed receipt of the complaint and stated that an investigation is currently underway to verify the sequence of events.