Hyderabad: Actor Priya Ahuja, best known for her character of Rita Reporter on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has been associated with the sitcom since its inception. However, like many other actors in the show, Priya is not happy with the treatment that has been given to her on the show. In a recent interview, she blasted the makers for their 'unfair' treatment and for creating a hostile work atmosphere.
The actor, who has been a part of the show since the beginning, has not appeared in recent episodes. Priya said that she was dropped from the comedy series abruptly. Priya, who was married to the director of the show Malav Rajda for 14 years, revealed about the workplace in the interview.
The actor stated that because of her director husband's secure profession, things did not affect her that much since he was earning, however, she claimed that her role on the show was diminished. She said, "Whether it was Asit Kumarr Modi bhai, Sohil Ramani, or Jatin Bajaj (who is sort of like my younger brother) never misbehaved with me. But as far as work is concerned, I have experienced unjust treatment."
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Priya further claimed that she did not know where she stood even after her spouse left the show. The actor said that despite reaching out to the makers for clarification, she received no answer. She also recalled Asit Modi, the show's producer, making sexist remarks. "Asit bhai has told me this many a times 'Malav is earning then why do you have to worry. You enjoy life like a queen…,'"She continued saying that it is unfortunate that she did not receive the basic respect on the show even after working with the team for 14 years.
