Akanksha Choudhary, known for MTV Splitsvilla X6 and Lock Upp, has accused the organisers of a Navratri event in Pune of serious mismanagement, non-payment and mishandling her appearance. The reality television personality alleged that she was taken to Pedkar Grounds without her team, that her safety concerns were ignored and that her photographs were used to promote the event.

Describing the experience as something that felt like a kidnapping, Akanksha said she intended to take legal action against those involved. Her allegations, reported on October 18, 2026, have drawn attention to the arrangements made for celebrity appearances at public events. However, the claims should be distinguished from established facts: the allegations do not, by themselves, establish that a kidnapping or other criminal offence occurred.

What Happened to Akanksha Choudhary at the Pune Navratri Event?

According to Akanksha's account, she had been coordinating with three members of the event management team, whom she described as approximately 18 years old. She alleged that the organisers failed to arrange her pickup until around 10:30 pm, when the event was reportedly scheduled to conclude.

Akanksha claimed that she had to insist that someone come to collect her before arrangements were made. The delay, she alleged, left her in a difficult position because the event was nearing its closing time.

The situation became more uncomfortable after she reached Pedkar Grounds. Akanksha claimed that she was made to sit in a car against her wishes and taken to the venue without her team accompanying her.

She alleged that the vehicle stopped in front of the audience, putting her in an awkward and distressing situation. According to her, she told the people accompanying her that she could not enter the venue without her team and did not feel safe proceeding under those circumstances.

Akanksha further alleged that her concerns were met with laughter rather than assistance. She expressed anger at what she described as irresponsible event management and said that the people handling the arrangements had failed to take her concerns seriously.

In her account, she said, 'Zabardasti gaadi mein bithakar, ground mein chod diya,' describing how she was allegedly taken to the venue and left in front of the audience.

She also said that she repeatedly explained that her team was not with her and that the situation did not feel safe. Her account centred on the lack of coordination, the absence of her team and the way she claimed her objections were handled.

The most serious part of her allegation concerned how the vehicle eventually stopped. Akanksha claimed that the men accompanying her did not stop until she slapped one of them. She described the experience in these words:

'Mujhe kidnap hi kar liya tha sort of, jab maine thappad maari unko, tab rukhe woh. Unpe case sab karungi, chhodungi nahi main.'

Her wording conveyed how she said she experienced the incident, but it should not be treated as confirmation of a legally established kidnapping. No conclusion about criminal liability can be drawn from her account alone.

The incident has also raised questions about the practical arrangements behind celebrity appearances, including transport, security, communication and coordination with an artist's accompanying team. For performers attending crowded public events, clear arrival plans and reliable communication can be particularly important.

Akanksha Choudhary Accuses Organisers of Non-Payment and Photo Misuse

Alongside her allegations about the car incident, Akanksha accused the event organisers of failing to pay people involved in the programme. She alleged that payments had been collected and used while the people concerned had not received their dues.

She also claimed that her photographs were used for promotional activities without the event arrangements being handled properly. Such promotional material can be central to an event's publicity because an advertised celebrity appearance may influence whether fans decide to attend.

However, her statements do not independently establish the precise payment arrangements, the amount allegedly outstanding or the circumstances under which her photographs were used. Those details would require supporting documentation and responses from the parties involved.

Akanksha said she intended to pursue legal action against those she held responsible. Her statement indicates that she wants the alleged incident and the related payment and promotional disputes to be addressed. It does not, on its own, confirm that a police complaint or court case has been formally filed.

At the time of the reports published on October 18, 2026, an official response from the organisers was not included in the cited coverage. Their version of events, along with any relevant contractual records, payment evidence, communications or police documentation, would be important in assessing the allegations fairly.

For now, the central development is Akanksha's public account of what she described as a distressing experience at the Pune Navratri event. The allegations involve more than a delayed celebrity appearance: they raise questions about the way performers are transported, how safety concerns are handled and whether agreed professional arrangements are honoured.

The matter remains one in which the distinction between an allegation and an independently established finding is essential. Further information from the organisers or relevant authorities would help clarify what happened at Pedkar Grounds and whether any formal legal proceedings follow.

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