Mamta Kulkarni resigns from Mahamandaleshwar post; says she will continue to be 'Sadhvi' | WATCH

Former actress Mamta Kulkarni recently made headlines after she returned to India after a very long time. Upon her arrival, she decided to be a part of Kinnar Akhada as the Mahamandaleshwar. The ceremony took place during the Maha Kumbh and videos of Mamta Kulkarni surfaced on social media. Soon after, a controversy began and spiritual gurus started questioning the decision. Now, on February 10, Mamta took to social media to announce her resignation as the Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhada. Read on...

Mamta Kulkarni will continue to be a sadhvi

In the video shared on her Instagram handle, the Karan Arjun actress said, "Main Mahamandaleshwar Yamai Mamta Nandagiri, main iss post se istifa de rahi ho. Aaj Kinnare Akhade ya dono akhade ke beech mein jo, mujhe leke problems ho rahi hai. Main ek Sadhvi Thi 25 saal se aur main Sadhvi hi rahungi."

She further also spoke about leaving the industry 25 years ago. She said, "Bollywood ko main 25 saal pehle chhoda. Main apne aap gayab rahi. Warna makeup se, Bollywood se itna dur kaun rehta hai?" She also added how a lot of people were not okay with her becoming the Mahamandaleshwar. She even reacted to the rumors about her paying money to get the post. Mamta Kulkarni said, "When I was asked for two lakhs, I didn't have it. Jai Ambagiri Mahamandaleshwar gave it from his pocket. The money I have comes from deep penance, not material pursuits." Have a look:

Soon after she shared the video, her comments section was flooded with immense support from her fans. One fan commented, "We respect your decision mam." Another fan wrote, "We support you we luv you always." Others were seen asking her to return to normal life and start posting pictures and videos on her handle. 

When Ramdev Baba slammed the decision

Earlier, after Mamta was announced as the Mahamandaleshwar, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev openly criticized the decision and said that nobody can attain sainthood in a single day. According to PTI, Ramdev Baba had said, "The great Kumbh festival of Sanatana, where our roots are connected, is a grand celebration. This is a sacred festival Some people associate vulgarity, intoxication, and inappropriate behaviour in the name of Kumbh – this is not the true essence of the Maha Kumbh. Some individuals, who were indulged in worldly pleasures just yesterday, suddenly become saints or even attain titles like Mahamandaleshwar in a single day."

Mamta Kulkarni has worked with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in Karan Arjun. 

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