The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Chennai Police has filed a case against actress and television host Sharmila Thapa for allegedly concealing her nationality and unlawfully acquiring an Indian passport.
Sharmila, known for hosting several humor-based television shows in Tamil, gained popularity despite being originally from Nepal. She also played minor roles in a few Tamil films. In 2019, she married a choreographer from Chennai.
Recently, Sharmila approached the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Chennai to apply for permanent citizenship. During the verification of her documents, it was discovered that she had obtained an Indian passport in 2011 while concealing her foreign nationality.
Following a complaint from the authorities, the CCB has initiated an investigation into the matter.
(With inputs from DT Next)
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