Megha Dhade Supports Mahesh Kothare: Marathi actor and producer Mahesh Kothare has been in the news for the past few days. Due to his public support for the BJP, some have supported him while others have criticized him. While participating in a Diwali event, he stated, "I am a Modi devotee and only the lotus will bloom in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation." Following this, Sanjay Raut of the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and former mayor Kishori Pednekar criticized him. However, now actress Megha Dhade has come forward in support of Mahesh Kothare, posting on social media to take his side.
What did Medha Dhade write in the post?
"When actress Urmila Matondkar joined the Uddhav Sena, no BJP spokesperson objected to her personal freedom! Renowned director Mahesh Manjrekar even contested the Lok Sabha on an MNS ticket, yet no one objected! But when Mahesh Kothare praised Modi, the Uddhav Sena was stung! Kothare was heavily criticized! Even his Marathi identity was questioned!
This happened because Kothare spoke sincerely, not out of any desire for a ticket or to gain someone's favor. It was the genuine sentiment of an ordinary Mumbaikar who used to struggle on the streets but now travels swiftly in the cool breeze of the metro. The Mumbaikar who used to be stuck in traffic now speeds across the Atal Setu. Kothare's speech reflected the feelings of these Mumbaikars, and that's why the ground beneath Uddhav Sena's feet has shifted! And this will indeed come true.
In the caption, Medha Dhade writes,
Mahesh Sir, what you said was your opinion, which you expressed sincerely. We all have a hundred percent respect for your opinion. Ignore the critics because some people will always have something to say, it's their job to talk. Forget the useless talk, we are with the truth 😊🙏 @maheshkothare