Kumkum Bhagya actress Simran Budharup shares a ‘daunting experience’ at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal

Mentioning how the staff snatched her mother’s phone while she was clicking pictures, she wrote, “Today, I visited Lalbagh Cha Raja with my mother to seek blessings, but our experience was marred by the unacceptable behaviour of the staff. A man from the organisation snatched my mother’s phone while she was clicking the picture (she was in the queue behind me, not that she was taking extra time as it was my turn for Darshan), and when she tried to get it back, he pushed her away. I intervened and was treated roughly by the guards. When I started recording this behaviour of theirs, they tried to snatch my phone too (in this video I am shouting “Mat Karo! Kya Kar Rahe ho aap!”). It was only when they found out that I am an actress that they backed out.

“This incident highlights the need for awareness and accountability. People visit these places with good intentions, seeking positivity and blessings. Instead, we are met with aggression and disrespect. I understand that managing crowds is a challenge, but it is the responsibility of the staff to maintain order without misbehaving or harming devotees,” he added.

Sharing the reason why she posted the video and shared the incident, she added: “I’m sharing this to bring attention to the issue and I hope it serves as a wake-up call for event organizers and staff to treat visitors with dignity and respect. Let’s work together to create a safer and more positive environment for everyone.”

Apart from the incident, she also shared a series of posts and pictures on her Instagram account, showcasing the idol of Lord Ganesh that she brought home this Ganesh Chaturthi. “May the remover of obstacles bless you with happiness and success. Ganpati Bappa Morya,” she wrote in one of her posts.