Payal’s Allegations Against Anurag: What We Know & What We Don’t
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal’s Allegations Against Anurag: What We Know & What We Don’t

The Quint  

Payal Ghosh's attempt to malign three other actors in her allegations against Anurag Kashyap needs to be called out too. In her interviews to the media, Payal has dragged in the names of Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi and Mahi Gill as part of her claims against Anurag. Richa Chadda', condemns the act of her name being unnecessarily and falsely dragged in a defamatory manner into controversies and allegations being recently raised by third parties." Huma Qureshi reacted saying "Anurag and I last worked together in 2012-13 and he is a dear friend and an extremely talented director.

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Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah: MeToo claim on him is misrepresentation of his character
3 years, 5 months ago

Anurag Kashyap's daughter Aaliyah: MeToo claim on him is misrepresentation of his character

India TV News  

Aaliyah Kashyap, daughter of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, recently appeared on "Invite Only Season 2", which airs on Zoom. Recalling last year when MeToo allegations were levels against her father by actress Payal Ghosh, Aaliyah said it bothered her the most because it was a misrepresentation of her father's character. For the unversed, last year in September 2020, Mumbai Police issued …

Anurag Kashyap appears on daughter Aaliyah's Instagram after angioplasty
3 years, 7 months ago

Anurag Kashyap appears on daughter Aaliyah's Instagram after angioplasty

India Today  

Anurag Kashyap recently underwent angioplasty. The filmmaker has now made an appearance on daughter Aaliyah Kashyap's Instagram after going through the surgery. ANURAG MAKES AN APPEARANCE ON AALIYAH'S INSTA Aaliyah shared a short clip in which Anurag Kashyap looks very different. ANURAG KASHYAP HAD A FEW BLOCKAGES IN HIS HEART Anurag is recovering at his home after the medical procedure. …

Actor who accused Anurag Kashyap of rape alleges police inaction: ‘Do I have to die to get the proceedings going?’
4 years ago

Actor who accused Anurag Kashyap of rape alleges police inaction: ‘Do I have to die to get the proceedings going?’

Hindustan Times  

The actor, who accused Anurag Kashyap of raping her in 2013, has alleged inaction on part of the Mumbai Police. Anurag Kashyap has denied the allegations of sexual assault levelled against him. “My client, Anurag Kashyap, has been deeply pained by the false allegations of sexual misconduct that have recently surfaced against him. Slamming Anurag’s casting in the film, the …

Actor who accused Anurag Kashyap of rape says ‘those who supported the MeToo campaign are slut-shaming me’
4 years, 3 months ago

Actor who accused Anurag Kashyap of rape says ‘those who supported the MeToo campaign are slut-shaming me’

Hindustan Times  

An actor, who has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of rape, feels that certainly Bollywood celebrities have conveniently changed their stand on sexual misconduct. Without taking any names, she said that the same people who previously spoke in favour of the MeToo campaign are now ‘slut-shaming’ her. Those who supported the #Metoo campaign are slut shaming me because inke girebaan mein …

Richa Chadha says she has barely met Anurag Kashyap since Gangs of Wasseypur: ‘Can count on my fingers number of times I’ve met him’
4 years, 3 months ago

Richa Chadha says she has barely met Anurag Kashyap since Gangs of Wasseypur: ‘Can count on my fingers number of times I’ve met him’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Richa Chadha has said that she has barely met Anurag Kashyap in the last decade, after he gave her a break in the cult hit, Gangs of Wasseypur. Richa’s name was associated with the filmmaker’s in a sexual misconduct allegation levelled against him recently by an actor. Richa Chadha’s breakout role came in Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur. Asked …

Actor Richa Chadha Files Defamation Suit In Bombay HC Against Payal Ghosh Seeking ₹1.1 Crore Damages
4 years, 3 months ago

Actor Richa Chadha Files Defamation Suit In Bombay HC Against Payal Ghosh Seeking ₹1.1 Crore Damages

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court will hear on Wednesday actor Richa Chadha's defamation suit against Payal Ghosh for 'attempting to drag her name' into the allegations of sexual misconduct made by Ghosh against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. According to the plaintiff, ABN Telugu broadcasted and uploaded on their official Youtube channel, two defamatory videos of their interview with Payal Ghosh describing graphic …

Payal Ghosh, Who Accused Anurag Kashyap of Rape, Writes to Maha Minister Seeking Y-level Security
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh, Who Accused Anurag Kashyap of Rape, Writes to Maha Minister Seeking Y-level Security

News 18  

Actress Payal Ghosh, who has accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual harassment, has written to Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh seeking Y-level security for her lawyer and her. Payal’s lawyer Nitin Satpute took to his unverified Twitter account on Monday and shared the letter, which mentions that the accused is “roaming freely” and has not been arrested yet. Sharing the …

Anurag Kashyap was questioned by Mumbai Police for 8 hours on October 1
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap was questioned by Mumbai Police for 8 hours on October 1

Op India  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap who was accused by actress Payal Ghosh of sexual assault on her during a meeting at his house was issued a summon by the Mumbai police for questioning. Maharashtra: Film director Anurag Kashyap reaches Versova Police station in Mumbai to appear before the police in connection with the alleged sexual assault against actor Payal Ghosh. pic.twitter.com/dWKbrmxHji — …

Anurag Kashyap in statement: Actress's allegations are outright lies, he was in Sri Lanka in Aug 2013
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap in statement: Actress's allegations are outright lies, he was in Sri Lanka in Aug 2013

India Today  

Anurag Kashyap's lawyer has issued a statement on behalf the filmmaker after he was questioned by the police on Thursday. The statement from Anurag Kashyap's Lawyer, Priyanka Khimani, read, "In an FIR registered with the Versova Police Station, the actress has alleged that in August 2013, my client, Anurag Kashyap, called her to his house and sexually harassed her. The …

#MeToo Row: Anurag Kashyap Reaches Police Station in Alleged Sexual Assault Case
4 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo Row: Anurag Kashyap Reaches Police Station in Alleged Sexual Assault Case

News 18  

Responding to a summon issued by the Mumbai Police in connection with a rape case filed against him by actress Payal Ghosh, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap arrived at Versova station for questioning on Thursday. Bollywood Maharashtra: Film director Anurag Kashyap reaches Versova Police station in Mumbai to appear before the police in connection with the alleged sexual assault against actor Payal …

Actress accuses Anurag Kashyap of rape: Details of her police statement
4 years, 3 months ago

Actress accuses Anurag Kashyap of rape: Details of her police statement

Op India  

Actor Payal Ghosh has registered an FIR against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap after she accused him of sexual misconduct in 2013. Payal Ghosh’s second meeting with Anurag Kashyap at his residence Divulging details about her second meeting with director Anurag Kashyap, Payal said that he appeared to be decent. I had dinner with him and after the meal he asked me …

FIR filed against Anurag Kashyap after actor alleges rape, filmmaker to appear for questioning
4 years, 3 months ago

FIR filed against Anurag Kashyap after actor alleges rape, filmmaker to appear for questioning

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap after a female actor accused him of sexual misconduct in 2013, an official said on Wednesday. The First Information Report was registered at Versova police station late Tuesday night after the actor along with her lawyer Nitin Satpute approached the police, the official said. The actor and her lawyer earlier …

Payal Ghosh Files Written Complaint Against Anurag Kashyap at Versova Police Station
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh Files Written Complaint Against Anurag Kashyap at Versova Police Station

News 18  

Actress Payal Ghosh, who on Saturday accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual harrassment, has now filed a written complaint against him in the Versova police station in Mumbai. Previously, Payal said that her intention was not to defame anyone when she named Huma Qureshi, Mahie Gill and Richa Chadha, while accusing filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct. I have also …

Athawale says his party RPI will provide security to Payal Ghosh after her #MeeToo allegations against Anurag
4 years, 3 months ago

Athawale says his party RPI will provide security to Payal Ghosh after her #MeeToo allegations against Anurag

India TV News  

Dr. Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and Rajya Sabha MP, has said that the Republican Party of India will provide security to actress Payal Ghosh and the Mumbai Police should investigate the entire episode very quickly and take stern action against the accused. Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut came out in support of Payal and tweeted …

Payal Ghosh on why she named Huma Qureshi, Mahie Gill in MeToo charge against Anurag Kashyap
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh on why she named Huma Qureshi, Mahie Gill in MeToo charge against Anurag Kashyap

India TV News  

Actress Payal Ghosh says her intention was not to defame anyone when she named Huma Qureshi, Mahie Gill and Richa Chadha, while accusing filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct. She said that in order to convince her, Anurag said that "all the actresses he has worked with are just a call away" -- indicating that these actresses have provided sexual …

Ex-assistant Recounts Incident When Anurag Kashyap Refused Sexual Favours from Actress Asking for Work
4 years, 3 months ago

Ex-assistant Recounts Incident When Anurag Kashyap Refused Sexual Favours from Actress Asking for Work

News 18  

Many of Anurag Kashyap’s friends and colleagues from the industry have spoken up in his support after the filmmaker was accused of sexual harassment by actress Payal Ghosh. Among them is Anurag’s former assistant Jaydeep Sarkar, who took to social media recalling an incident from years ago when a female actor suggested sexual favours in exchange for work. A young …

Anurag Kashyap’s former assistant says director got upset when actress suggested sexual favours in exchange for work
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap’s former assistant says director got upset when actress suggested sexual favours in exchange for work

Hindustan Times  

As Anurag Kashyap fights allegations of sexual harassment, levelled by actor Payal Ghosh, many of his industry friends and colleagues have rallied in support. Jaydeep shared a string of tweets on Monday, recalling an incident from years ago when he was working with Anurag and a female actor suggested sexual favours in exchange for work. He said that Anurag outrightly …

Actress files rape complaint against Anurag Kashyap
4 years, 3 months ago

Actress files rape complaint against Anurag Kashyap

India Today  

A Bollywood actress who accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct has now filed a complaint against him on charges of rape, wrongful restraint, wrongful confinement and outraging the modesty of a woman. The actress's lawyer informed the media, “A written complaint has been lodged for the offence of rape, wrongful restraint, wrongful confinement and outraging the modesty of woman …

Irrfan Khan’s son Babil backs Anurag Kashyap amid sexual misconduct claims, says he ‘will take responsibility’ if Payal Ghosh is right
4 years, 3 months ago

Irrfan Khan’s son Babil backs Anurag Kashyap amid sexual misconduct claims, says he ‘will take responsibility’ if Payal Ghosh is right

Hindustan Times  

After Anurag Kashyap was accused of sexual assault by Payal Ghosh, Irrfan Khan’s son Babil came out in support of him. Babil said that it is a shame that the Me Too movement is being misused against a person who has been crusading for ‘equality in an excruciatingly patriarchal industry’. In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Babil wrote, …

Payal Ghosh slams those doubting her claims against Anurag Kashyap: ‘People blame women for everything’
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh slams those doubting her claims against Anurag Kashyap: ‘People blame women for everything’

Hindustan Times  

Payal Ghosh hit out at those questioning her allegations of sexual assault against Anurag Kashyap. Payal Ghosh has accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault. His lawyer, Priyanka Khimani, said in a statement, “My client, Anurag Kashyap, has been deeply pained by the false allegations of sexual misconduct that have recently surfaced against him. Fictitious allegations of this nature seriously undermine …

Ram Gopal Varma backs Anurag Kashyap amid sexual assault allegations: ‘Never ever saw or heard about him hurting anyone’
4 years, 3 months ago

Ram Gopal Varma backs Anurag Kashyap amid sexual assault allegations: ‘Never ever saw or heard about him hurting anyone’

Hindustan Times  

After actor Payal Ghosh accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has vouched for him. Ram Gopal Varma, who has known Anurag Kashyap for 20 years, has supported the filmmaker. “The @anuragkashyap72 i know is a highly sensitive and emotional person and I never ever saw or heard about him hurting anyone in all of the …

You've Always Seen Me as Your Equal: Kalki Lends Support To Anurag
4 years, 3 months ago

You've Always Seen Me as Your Equal: Kalki Lends Support To Anurag

The Quint  

Kalki continued by saying that her former husband has always defended her fiercely and been a constant support. "I have been witness to it, in the personal and professional space you have always seen me as your equal, you have stood up for my integrity even after our divorce, and you have supported me when I felt unsafe in a …

Anurag Kashyap's lawyer claims sexual harassment allegations against filmmaker are 'malicious and dishonest'
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap's lawyer claims sexual harassment allegations against filmmaker are 'malicious and dishonest'

Firstpost  

Anurag Kashyap released an official statement via his lawyer to deny all claims of sexual misconduct made against him by actor Payal Ghosh. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has been recently accused of sexually harassing actor Payal Ghosh, took to social media to share an official statement by his lawyer Priyanka Khimani. thank You pic.twitter.com/0eXwNnK5ZI — Anurag Kashyap September 20, 2020 …

Anurag Kashyap’s ex-wife Kalki Koechlin slams sexual assault claims against him: ‘You stood up for my integrity even after divorce’
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap’s ex-wife Kalki Koechlin slams sexual assault claims against him: ‘You stood up for my integrity even after divorce’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s ex-wife, Kalki Koechlin, has spoken in his defence, after he was accused of sexual misconduct by an actor named Payal Ghosh. In her statement, she said, “Dear Anurag, don’t let this social media circus get to you, you have fought for the freedom of women in your scripts, you’ve defended their integrity in your professional space as …

Smriti Irani responds to question on Payal Ghosh’s allegations against Anurag Kashyap
4 years, 3 months ago

Smriti Irani responds to question on Payal Ghosh’s allegations against Anurag Kashyap

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister Smriti Irani has commented on actor Payal Ghosh’s allegations of sexual misconduct against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Anurag Kashyap has denied Payal Ghosh’s allegations. NCW has made a public statement, hence it will be inappropriate for me to digress and get into their constitutional area about how they want to go ahead with a particular case.” Anurag’s lawyer has …

Kalki Koechlin backs Anurag Kashyap on #MeToo: You stood up for my integrity even after our divorce
4 years, 3 months ago

Kalki Koechlin backs Anurag Kashyap on #MeToo: You stood up for my integrity even after our divorce

India Today  

Kalki Koechlin took to Instagram to support of her ex-husband Anurag Kashyap after #MeToo allegations surfaced against him. Here's her post: "Dear Anurag, Don't let this social media circus get to you, you have fought for the freedom of women in your scripts, you've defended their integrity in your professional space as well as in your personal life. A while …

Anurag Kashyap refutes #MeToo allegations by Payal Ghosh: False, malicious, dishonest
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap refutes #MeToo allegations by Payal Ghosh: False, malicious, dishonest

India Today  

Anurag Kashyap shared the statement of his lawyer, Priyanka Khimani, on his behalf after Payal Ghosh accused him of sexual misconduct. The statement read, "My client, Anurag Kashyap, has been deeply pained by the false allegations of sexual misconduct that have recently surfaced against him. thank You pic.twitter.com/0eXwNnK5ZI — Anurag Kashyap September 20, 2020 Earlier, Anurag Kashyap wrote a series …

Richa Chadha to sue Payal Ghosh for naming her in #MeToo allegation against Anurag Kashyap
4 years, 3 months ago

Richa Chadha to sue Payal Ghosh for naming her in #MeToo allegation against Anurag Kashyap

India Today  

Days after actress Payal Ghosh had accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct in a tweet, adding that the filmmaker allegedly told her that the other actresses - Richa Chadha and Huma Qureshi - he's worked with also thought it was okay, Richa has released a statement denying all such allegations. Ever since allegations of sexual harassment against Anurag Kashyap surfaced, …

Mahie Gill on Anurag Kashyap: ‘I am sure he can never ever speak like this about any of his actors’
4 years, 3 months ago

Mahie Gill on Anurag Kashyap: ‘I am sure he can never ever speak like this about any of his actors’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Mahie Gill has responded to her name being dragged in a case of sexual assault against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Mahie and Anurag have worked together in her Bollywood debut, Dev D. Anurag directed Dev D, which also starred Abhay Deol and was a modern day take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s famous novel Devdas. We may not be in touch …

Payal Ghosh Vs Anurag Kashyap: What's the controversy
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh Vs Anurag Kashyap: What's the controversy

India TV News  

Ever since actress Payal Ghosh opened up on her sexual assault allegations against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, there have been several developments in the ongoing controversy. WATCH: Payal Ghosh levels #MeToo charges on director Anurag Kashyap "Baseless" Anurag Kashyap denies sexual harassment charges by Payal Ghosh The filmmaker denied all sexual assault allegations levelled against him by actress Payal Ghosh, saying …

Anurag Kashyap Finds Support in Taapsee Pannu, Vasan Bala Amid #MeToo Allegation
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap Finds Support in Taapsee Pannu, Vasan Bala Amid #MeToo Allegation

News 18  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been accused of sexual harassment by actress Payal Ghosh, who had said that the filmmaker forced himself on her when he met her at his residence. See you on the sets soon of yet another piece of art that shows how powerful and significant women are in the world you create.” Filmmaker Vasan Bala, too wrote …

Anurag Kashyap #MeToo: NCW extends support to Payal Ghosh
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap #MeToo: NCW extends support to Payal Ghosh

Op India  

In a statement released by National Commision for Women, the NCW chief Rekha Sharma extended support to actress Payal Ghosh who had accused Anurag Kashyap of sexual assault. pic.twitter.com/NpKJSXqqGR — NCW September 20, 2020 NCW chief Rekha Sharma said that she was made aware of the shocking allegations last evening and had tweeted to Ghosh to write to her in …

Anurag Kashyap denies sexual assault charges, doesn’t forget to drag politics
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap denies sexual assault charges, doesn’t forget to drag politics

Op India  

Anurag Kashyap has responded to the allegations made by actress Payal Ghosh. I will only say that the allegations are baseless.” क्या बात है, इतना समय ले लिया मुझे चुप करवाने की कोशिश में । चलो कोई नहीं ।मुझे चुप कराते कराते इतना झूठ बोल गए की औरत होते हुए दूसरी औरतों को भी संग घसीट लिया। थोड़ी तो मर्यादा …

Anurag Kashyap Refutes Sexual Harassment Accusation in Series of Tweets, Calls It Baseless
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap Refutes Sexual Harassment Accusation in Series of Tweets, Calls It Baseless

News 18  

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has been accused of sexual harassment by actress Payal Ghosh, has refuted the allegations through a series of tweets. Without taking any names, Kashyap wrote in Hindi that in trying to silence him, so many lies have been spoken that a woman has involved another woman to slander him. बाक़ी मुझपे आरोप लगाते लगाते, मेरे कलाकारों …

Anurag Kashyap denies sexual harassment allegations by Payal Ghosh, says all accusations are unsubstantiated
4 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap denies sexual harassment allegations by Payal Ghosh, says all accusations are unsubstantiated

India TV News  

Anurag Kashyap has now responded to the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by upcoming Bollywood actress Payal Ghosh. Will just want to say that whatever the accusations are, they are all unsubstantiated", Anurag Kashyap tweeted. Payal Ghosh opened up against Anurag Kashyap on Saturday evening. Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut came out in support of Payal and tweeted demanding Kashyap's …

Payal Ghosh on sexual harassment allegations against Anurag Kashyap: People said your career will be spoiled
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh on sexual harassment allegations against Anurag Kashyap: People said your career will be spoiled

India Today  

Actress Payal Ghosh accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual misconduct. Payal said that Anurag was shooting for Bombay Velvet at the time the incident happened. When Payal was asked why she has decided to speak now, she said, "I tried to say it before also, when the #MeToo movement had started, but my family and friends stopped me. On asking …

Taapsee defends Anurag Kashyap after Payal Ghosh's allegations: You're the biggest feminist I know
4 years, 3 months ago

Taapsee defends Anurag Kashyap after Payal Ghosh's allegations: You're the biggest feminist I know

India Today  

Taapsee Pannu and other Bollywood celebrities, including Anubhav Sinha, Hansal Mehta, Surveen Chawla and more, have taken to Instagram to show their support for Anurag Kashyap after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against him. — Hansal Mehta September 20, 2020 "I take accusations of sexual harassment seriously and when i heard this young woman accuse anurag i was extremely disturbed. — …

Payal Ghosh Accuses Anurag Kashyap of Sexual Assault, NCW Chairperson Asks for Detailed Complaint
4 years, 3 months ago

Payal Ghosh Accuses Anurag Kashyap of Sexual Assault, NCW Chairperson Asks for Detailed Complaint

News 18  

Bollywood actor Payal Ghosh, who has worked in projects like Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, has claimed that filmmaker Anurag Kashyap forced himself on her. @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji, kindly take action and let the country see the demon behind this creative guy. https://t.co/1q6BYsZpyx— Payal Ghosh September 19, 2020 Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of National Commission for Women, quote-tweeted …

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