The Kinnar Akhada has removed former actress Mamta Kulkarni from her role as Mahamandaleshwar, citing internal tensions. Kulkarni and her guru, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, were expelled from the religious group. The decision came after backlash regarding Kulkarni's appointment due to her film industry background. Tripathi expressed surprise at the expulsion, noting Kulkarni's long-term involvement with the Akhada.