Mumbai, August 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran actress and Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon has expressed deep hurt over allegations levelled against her by former CINTAA general secretary and actress Upasana Singh, saying she wanted to place the “right version” of events before the public.
Speaking at a CINTAA press conference, Dhillon said she was saddened by the manner in which the previous committee and its general secretary had spoken about the association, alleging that the statements had damaged CINTAA’s reputation.
“I am very sad that the general secretary of the previous committee ruined CINTAA’s name. She defamed CINTAA. Such wrong things about CINTAA have never been said in our history,” Dhillon said.
She said it was important to clarify the allegations so that the public did not assume that the claims represented the complete picture.
“We need to clear a few things. Because, until the right version reaches you, people will think that they are speaking the truth,” she added.
The comments come amid an escalating dispute within CINTAA, with members of its executive committee trading allegations over the association’s functioning.
Dhillon has previously rejected accusations of unfair decision-making and authoritarian functioning, describing some allegations against her and senior vice-president Padmini Kolhapure as “offensive”.
The dispute intensified earlier this month when 11 members of CINTAA’s 21-member Executive Committee resigned. The eight elected members among those who stepped down were Hemant Pandey, Mukesh Rishi, Sahila Chadha, Hetal Parmar, Puneet Issar, Vindu Dara Singh, Vikas Verma and Deepak Parashar. The resigning members cited a loss of confidence in the association’s functioning and called for fresh elections.
Upasana Singh, who was then serving as general secretary, confirmed the resignations and said complaints had been submitted alleging that Dhillon and Kolhapure had misused their positions.
The complaints also raised concerns over alleged unilateral decision-making, inadequate consultation with the Executive Committee and the handling of official communications, including financial matters.
Upasana later accused Dhillon and Kolhapure of running the association in an undemocratic manner. She alleged that members who disagreed with them or did not comply with their views were issued show-cause notices. Upasana and former treasurer Deepak Parashar also alleged that decision-making had become concentrated around Dhillon and Kolhapure.
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