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.

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 ...