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actress Urvashi Dholakia, known for her outspokenness and calling spade a spade, has voiced serious concerns over ongoing late-night construction work in Mumbai’s Juhu area, calling it a “midnight horror” for residents. The actress took to social media to share an open letter, highlighting the disturbance caused by construction allegedly taking place at a property owned by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer Asit Kumar Modi.
Urvashi Dholakia Shares 'Midnight Horror'
She also dropped a few videos the late night construction. Sharing her ordeal, she wrote, “THE HORRORS OF JUHU LATE NIGHT CONSTRUCTION WORK. Subject: Open Letter Regarding Ongoing Late-Night ConstructionI am writing this as an open letter to raise serious concern about the ongoing late-night construction activities in our area, which have been causing significant disturbance to residents.”
She further added how for several days, construction work has continued well beyond permissible hours, often late into the night. The constant noise from machinery, drilling, and movement of materials has made it extremely difficult for residents to rest, affecting sleep, health, and overall well-being. "This property where the construction is going on is currently owned by Mr. Asit Modi @officialasitkummarmodi and his family.” She requested the authorities took look into the matter. “I urge the concerned authorities and builders to take immediate action to:• Strictly adhere to permitted construction hours• Minimize noise pollution during early mornings and late nights• Ensure that residents’ right to peace and rest is respected."
Urvashi Dholakia Questions Mumbai Police In The Matter
The actress also elaborated on her experience of waiting for the police to intervene. "I would also like to add that I had dialled the police emergency number (100) at 4:23 AM and made 3 calls till 4:55am expecting them to come and sort this matter out. I waited under my building on the road till 5:08 in the morning, and no one turned up !!" She also questioned how if she had been in trouble, what would have been her situation?
The actress added that this is not just an inconvenience but is a matter of basic living conditions. Families with children, elderly residents, and working individuals are all being impacted by the lack of consideration and compliance. On the professional front, Urvashi Dholakia, famous for her iconic role as Komolika in
Kasautii Zindagii Kay, was recently seen in reality shows like
The 50 and
Naagin 6.