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Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is still running successfully on Indian television, and all thanks to its loyal viewers, the show is showing no signs of wrapping up anytime soon. Throughout the journey of several years, the show has gone through several ups and downs and has endured some really big controversies. One such controversy involved the political party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), which is led by Raj Thackeray. Keep reading to know more!
TMKOC has tried to stay away from controversies over its content, and most of the time, we have seen the makers try to give a message of inclusiveness and unity. However, back in 2020, during one episode, there was a particular sequence related to Mumbai, which hurt the sentiments of the Marathi people. It stirred the controversy, and Raj Thackeray’s MNS got involved in it.
As per the controversial sequence, the members of Gokuldham society fight to write a ‘thought of the day’ message on the notice board in their own native languages. Amit Bhatt, aka Champaklal, suggests writing the thought in Hindi, which he calls the common language in Mumbai. As soon as this controversial sequence went viral, Ameya Khopkar (president of MNS’ cinema wing) called out the makers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah by terming them ‘Gujarati insects’ and stated that they needed to be ‘taught a lesson.’
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