Stand-up comedian Neetu Bhardwaj has accused fellow comedians Abhishek Upmanyu, Urooj Ashfaq and others of following her and her family in Mumbai, hacking their phones and circulating their private information. In a series of Instagram posts and Stories, she described those she accused as the Mumbai comedy mafia and claimed that she and her family no longer felt safe.
Bhardwaj alleged that the harassment extended to everyday activities, including trips to nearby grocery shops and walks in parks. She also claimed that private conversations were being monitored and personal details shared with others, though she did not provide evidence to substantiate the allegations in her posts.
She wrote on Instagram that she and her family were being followed everywhere and felt unsafe, claiming their phones were hacked and private information stolen and circulated. She further warned that the named individuals would be responsible if any harm came to her or her family.
Bhardwaj also named comedian Shashwat Maheshwari, accusing him of accessing her social media accounts and alleging that her original jokes and comedy material had been copied. She additionally posted sarcastic remarks regarding cameras allegedly invading her private spaces and criticized those she accused.
The claims remain allegations, and the social media posts do not establish the involvement of the named comedians. Responses from the individuals accused were not included in the available material.