‘Not Anurag Kashyap’: Mandana Karimi on filmmaker who left her after she got pregnant

On Lock Upp, Mandana revealed that the secret relationship happened after her separation from her ex-husband Gaurav Gupta. “The time that I was struggling with my whole situation…my separation, I did have a secret relationship. My relationship was with a very well-known director who talks about women’s rights. He’s an idol to many people. We planned a pregnancy…and when it happened, he…” the actor broke down, as she talked about it.  This revelation left host Kangana Ranaut emotional as well.

In one episode, a few contestants discussed Mandana’s past and called her a gold digger. Reacting to this, she admitted on the show that she has dated powerful men but never for their money. “I may look fancy but I am spoiling myself with my money. It’s what I have earned. As far as my dating is concerned, yes, I have dated powerful men. But it is not for their money. It is on record, I have broken up with a powerful man because it wasn’t worth my time or life. In fact, many times my things have gone. They have ruined my name and my life. Just like my ex.”