Mamta Kulkarni Denies Role in ₹2,000 Crore Drug Case: “The Court Has Cleared Me”

Ziya Khan December 6, 2024Last Updated: December 6, 2024

Mamta Kulkarni has publicly addressed the ₹2,000 crore drug case that had long cast a shadow over her reputation, asserting her innocence in an exclusive interview with CNN-News18. After returning to Mumbai for the first time in 25 years, the actress firmly denied any involvement in the illegal activities associated with Vicky Goswami, her former partner. In her interview, Mamta explained her connection to Vicky, stating, “I knew Vicky. In the case that the police mentioned in 2015, I went to meet Vicky in Kenya.

But I did not know with whom he held a meeting there. The police put my name in the drugs case, but I have nothing to do with his business. Today, the court has also given me a clean chit in the case.”In 2015, Mamta made headlines when she was implicated in a drug trafficking case by the Thane police, who alleged her involvement in supplying ephedrine for the illegal production of methamphetamine. This was linked to an international drug racket valued at ₹2,000 crore. Reports indicated that she attended a meeting in Kenya in January 2016 concerning this drug ring.

However, the Bombay High Court later quashed the FIR against her and cleared her of all charges. Mamta Kulkarni is known for her performances in several hit Hindi films, such as Ram Lakhan, Krantiveer, and Karan Arjun. Her last Bollywood appearance was in 2002, while her notable film Karan Arjun, featuring stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, was re-released in cinemas on November 22. Recently, Mamta announced her return to India through a heartfelt video on social media, saying, “Hi guys, this is Mamta Kulkarni, and I just came to India, Bombay, Mumbai, Amchi, Mumbai after 25 years.”