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.

Rishi Ajay Das, who claims himself to be Akhada's founder, on Friday expelled Mamta Kulkarni and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from the Akhada. Criticising the two, Rishi Ajay ...

According to a press release issued on January 30, 2025, Rishi Ajay Das noted, “As the founder of Kinnar Akhada, I am hereby relieving Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from his ...