Controversies
When Karan Mehra who portrayed "Naitik Singhania" and Hina Khan who portrayed "Akshara Maheshwari Singhania" quit Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai who in June 2016 and November 2016 respectively then producer Rajan Shahi exclaimed that, "With due respect to both the actors, it is a fact that after Naitik (Karan's character) left, we could consolidate our position much stronger and the TRPs actually increased. Likewise, after Hina's exit, the show has grown." This badly hurt Hina and Karan and the production house landed into a controversy. In response to the interview, a hurt Hina Khan, "I don't want to get into this blame game. Well, he can say whatever he wishes to." She further added, "why was he quiet when we were part of the show for eight long years? During that time, he went on record to praise both of us for our dedication and professionalism. And honestly, we were probably the only lead pair on television who continued to be with the show for eight consecutive years. Despite the work pressure, disagreements and other work opportunities, we continued to stay loyal to the show and supported the producer." While Karan said, "Everyone on the set and the channel knows my work and attendance records. If he is saying that I worked for two-three hours, he is referring to someone else because my attendance register is the proof. Also, I gave my notice period in advance. I don't know who he has a grudge against and why is he saying it now? I was thanked by the channel and Rajan sir when I quit, so I don't understand how this has emerged now. Honestly, I am happy in my space and looking forward to new beginnings. I am not in touch with him anymore and I can't keep commenting on other people's grievances. All I can say is, 'To each his own'."
The production company and producer Rajan Shahi again faced a controversy in July 2022 with actor Paras Kalnawat who portrayed "Samar Shah" in Anupamaa when the latter decided to participate in rival channel's dance-based reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10 and he terminated Kalnawat's contract quoting "We as a production house won't entertain breach of contract. We have terminated his (Kalnawat's) services as an actor with immediate effect. We wish him all the best for his future endeavours". While Paras said, "Everything is great with Anupamaa but I did not see my character evolving. I have huge respect for Rajan sir and the team and wish them all the best. At this stage of my career, I wanted to take up a new challenge. Also, I must add that I did inform the production about my decision, however, due to the channel and contract clauses, it wouldn't have been possible for me to continue with Anupamaa after signing Jhalak". He further said, "My character never evolved since past one year and after Anagha's (the actress who portrayed "Nandini Iyer," Samar's ex-fiancée in the series) exit I was just reduced to a family member standing in background with nothing to do" and he signed off calling whatever happened was a "nightmare" and "sigh of relief" as makers asked him to choose between the two revealing many dark secrets of the production house including his return to show within five days of his father's demise as leads were tested COVID-19 positive.
The production house and Rajan Shahi came into bad light in March 2024 when Rajan Shahi terminated two actors Shehzada Dhami and Pratiksha Honmukhe, portraying the fourth generation male lead and parallel lead "Armaan Poddar" and "Ruhi Birla Poddar" respectively in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, citing "unprofessional behavior" and replaced them with Rohit Purohit and Garvita Sadhwani respectively overnight and the termination and replacements getting backed by few cast members.
On 14 November 2024, a 32-years-old crew member, Vineet Kumar Mandal who worked as a camera attendant in Anupamaa died of electrocution whilst filming. Following which AICWA lodged a case against the production house for negligence in safety measures of crew members on sets and trying to suppress the matter by being backed by the channel.
On 20 December 2024, the production house once again faced a controversy when they suddenly terminated actress Alisha Parveen Khan who was portraying second generation lead "Raahi Kapadia" in Anupamaa and got her replaced within few hours by Adrija Roy. Regarding her termination Khan said, "It is shocking and disappointing. I am not sure what exactly happened and why I am being replaced! Today was my last day on the set of Anupamaa."
