Sajid Khan asked me to strip during audition: Actor Simran Suri reveals her MeToo story
6 years, 3 months ago

Sajid Khan asked me to strip during audition: Actor Simran Suri reveals her MeToo story

Hindustan Times  

Actor Simran Suri has accused director Sajid Khan of sexual harassment, making her the fourth woman to level #MeToo allegations against the filmmaker. On Friday, actor Rachel White, assistant director Saloni Chopra and journalist Karishma Upadhyay had spoken of the harassment at the hands of Khan as India’s #MeToo movement gathers momentum. Actor Simran Suri is the fourth woman to accuse Sajid Khan of sexual harassment. After the #MeToo allegations against Sajid, actor Akshay Kumar announced his decision to cancel the shoot of his directorial Housefull 4 until “further investigation”.

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Director Sajid Khan opens up on life post #MeToo allegations: ‘I thought of ending my life’
1 week, 6 days ago

Director Sajid Khan opens up on life post #MeToo allegations: ‘I thought of ending my life’

The Hindu  

Director Sajid Khan has opened up on his life post the #MeToo allegations against him. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the filmmaker said, “I thought of ending my life many times in the last 6 years. It’s been extremely bad, in the sense that I’ve been out of work.” While shooting for Housefull 4 in 2018, Sajid faced allegations …

Sajid Khan breaks silence on MeToo allegations, says 'I thought of ending my life'
2 weeks ago

Sajid Khan breaks silence on MeToo allegations, says 'I thought of ending my life'

India Today  

Filmmaker Sajid Khan, accused of sexual harassment by multiple women during 2018's MeToo movement, has revealed that he contemplated "ending his life" several times over the past six years. The 54-year-old director opened up about the physical and emotional toll the allegations have had on him but shared that he is now "trying to get back on his feet." Speaking …

Sheela Priya Seth on Sajid Khan: 'He kept looking at my private parts for about five minutes'
2 years, 2 months ago

Sheela Priya Seth on Sajid Khan: 'He kept looking at my private parts for about five minutes'

Firstpost  

Filmmaker Sajid Khan has been accused by as many as nine women of sexual misconduct in the wake of the MeToo movement that has been going on in the industry for the last four years. After names like Sherlyn Chopra, Saloni Chopra, Mandana Karimi, Rachel White, and Aahana Kumra, actress and model Sheela Priya Seth has accused him of sexual …

Sherlyn Chopra to file sexual molestation complaint against #MeToo accused Sajid Khan
2 years, 2 months ago

Sherlyn Chopra to file sexual molestation complaint against #MeToo accused Sajid Khan

India TV News  

Sherlyn Chopra is going to file a sexual molestation complaint against #MeToo accused and filmmaker Sajid Khan in Juhu Police Station. Image Source : FILE IMAGESherlyn Chopra files complaint against Sajid Khan Sherlyn Chopra said, "I have come to the police station to file a complaint against Sajid Khan, who is a #MeToo accused. Today morning, I have sent a …

Model Accuses Sajid Khan of Sexual Harassment, Says Director Told Her to 'Strip in Front of Him'
4 years, 4 months ago

Model Accuses Sajid Khan of Sexual Harassment, Says Director Told Her to 'Strip in Front of Him'

News 18  

In 2018, filmmaker Sajid Khan was accused of sexual harassment by three women which included two actresses and a journalist. The accuser wrote a long note on Instagram, saying that she had to speak up before the freedom of speech is taken away in the country. Sajid allegedly tried to touch her and told her to strip in front of …

Sajid Khan asked me to strip for role in Housefull: Model accuses filmmaker of sexual harassment
4 years, 4 months ago

Sajid Khan asked me to strip for role in Housefull: Model accuses filmmaker of sexual harassment

India Today  

Almost two years after the #MeToo movement took over India, fresh allegations of sexual harassment have surfaced against Sajid Khan. On September 10, an Indian model named Dimple Paul, who goes by the name Paula took to Instagram to share how Sajid had harassed her under the pretext of casting her in the movie Housefull. Paula starts off, "When #MeToo …

Life in Bollywood a year after #MeToo
5 years, 2 months ago

Life in Bollywood a year after #MeToo

Live Mint  

A fortnight ago, a bevy of Bollywood stars made a beeline for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence in Delhi. Much like the suggested theme for that evening, Bollywood itself has been struggling with the question of “change within” ever since some women came forward with allegations of an entrenched culture of sexual harassment at the heart of the Hindi …

#MeToo accused Sajid Khan may sue Housefull 4 makers over direction credits
5 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo accused Sajid Khan may sue Housefull 4 makers over direction credits

India TV News  

When the #MeToo movement was at its peak in India, Sajid Khan was one of the several Bollywood personalities who were slapped with allegations of sexually harassing his subordinates. According to a Bollywood Bubble report, Sajid Khan is planning to resort to a legal action against the producers of the film. He has sent a legal notice to Fox and …

Akshay Kumar on working with Sajid Khan: Will do a film if he is acquitted
5 years, 3 months ago

Akshay Kumar on working with Sajid Khan: Will do a film if he is acquitted

India TV News  

Actor Akshay Kumar, who stars in the upcoming "Housefull 4", has made it clear that he will collaborate with filmmaker Sajid Khan in future if the latter is acquitted of the sexual harassment charges levelled against him by multiple women last year, under #MeToo Movement. Akshay Kumar was interacting with the media at the trailer launch of the film along …

Akshay Kumar on #MeToo named Sajid Khan: If he is acquitted, will surely work with him
5 years, 3 months ago

Akshay Kumar on #MeToo named Sajid Khan: If he is acquitted, will surely work with him

India Today  

Actor Akshay Kumar, who stars in the upcoming Housefull 4, has made it clear that he will collaborate with filmmaker Sajid Khan in future if the latter is acquitted of the sexual harassment charges levelled against him by multiple women last year, under #MeToo Movement. Akshay Kumar was interacting with the media at the trailer launch of the film along …

Tamannaah Bhatia comes out in support of Sajid Khan, says ‘I was completely comfortable working with him’
5 years, 9 months ago

Tamannaah Bhatia comes out in support of Sajid Khan, says ‘I was completely comfortable working with him’

India TV News  

Tamannaah Bhatia, who has worked with Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Khan in a number of films, came out in support of him days after he was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. Talking about working with Sajid Khan, Tamannah claimed that she never felt uncomfortable with him and a good script is her priority rather than who is making it. …

Tamannaah Bhatia on working with Sajid Khan: I was completely comfortable
5 years, 9 months ago

Tamannaah Bhatia on working with Sajid Khan: I was completely comfortable

India Today  

The #MeToo wave brought out in the open sordid tales of sexual abuse in Bollywood. Filmmaker Sajid Khan found himself at the receiving end of allegations of sexual harassment by multiple women. Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, who has worked with Sajid in Himmatwala and Humshakals, told a leading daily that he did not behave inappropriately with her during the shoot. Recently, …

Filmmaker Sajid Khan suspended from Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association over sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 1 month ago

Filmmaker Sajid Khan suspended from Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association over sexual harassment allegations

Op India  

The Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association has suspended filmmaker Sajid Khan for one year over complaints of sexual harassment against him. Former Miss India and actor Niharika Singh too, opened up about her #MeToo experiences in entertainment industry calling out Bollywood biggies Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sajid Khan and Bhushan Kumar. Recently, ace tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi had also given his …

Sajid Khan was rude, vulgar to Lara Dutta's Housefull co-actor, says Mahesh Bhupathi
6 years, 1 month ago

Sajid Khan was rude, vulgar to Lara Dutta's Housefull co-actor, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Firstpost  

Sajid Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by by several women. Tennis champion Mahesh Bhupathi has revealed his actor wife Lara Dutta had complained to him that her co-star was being subjected to “rude, vulgar” behaviour on the sets of Housefull by director Sajid Khan. Bhupathi recalled he told the actor how “all four of you,” who were working …

MeToo movement: Farhan Akhtar says he felt guilty for not knowing what Sajid Khan was up to
6 years, 1 month ago

MeToo movement: Farhan Akhtar says he felt guilty for not knowing what Sajid Khan was up to

Hindustan Times  

Actor Farhan Akhtar says he feels a sense of guilt for not being aware of the indecent behaviour of his cousin Sajid Khan, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women. When the allegations had surfaced, Farhan, who has been a vocal supporter of #MeToo movement, was one of the first celebrities to react and had termed them …

Farhan Akhtar on allegations of sexual harassment against Sajid Khan: Felt guilty for not knowing what he was up to
6 years, 1 month ago

Farhan Akhtar on allegations of sexual harassment against Sajid Khan: Felt guilty for not knowing what he was up to

Firstpost  

Farhan Akhtar says he feels a sense of guilt for not being aware of the indecent behaviour of his cousin Sajid Khan, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women. When the allegations had surfaced, Farhan, who has been a vocal supporter of #MeToo movement, was one of the first celebrities to react and had termed them as …

#MeToo: Filmmaker Sajid Khan finally replies to IFTDA notice; denies all complaints against him
6 years, 2 months ago

#MeToo: Filmmaker Sajid Khan finally replies to IFTDA notice; denies all complaints against him

India TV News  

After Tanushree Dutta spoke about her #MeToo moment, many shocking instances have come out in the open with women saying aloud their abuse stories and accusing some of the biggest names in Bollywood. One such name was filmmaker Sajid Khan, who was accused of sexual harassment by actress Rachel White, assistant director Saloni Chopra and journalist Karishma Upadhyay. This forced …

Sajid Khan responds to Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association notice, denies plaints levelled against him
6 years, 2 months ago

Sajid Khan responds to Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association notice, denies plaints levelled against him

Firstpost  

Sajid Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women, has responded to the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association ’s notice against him, denying the allegations levelled against him, as per a SpotBoye report. As per the report, Sajid apologised for causing embarrassment to the association for the alleged allegations against him. I am always happy to …

Sajid Khan’s behaviour was obnoxious and sexist, says Dia Mirza
6 years, 2 months ago

Sajid Khan’s behaviour was obnoxious and sexist, says Dia Mirza

Hindustan Times  

Actor Dia Mirza has said that she was aware of director Sajid Khan’s “ridiculous and sexist” behaviour but had no idea he could stoop to this level. While his sister Farah Khan and cousin Farhan Akhtar denied being aware of his behaviour, Dia, who had done a cameo in Sajid’s directorial Heyy Baby, has acknowledged that she was aware of …

Dia Mirza on sexual harassment claims against Sajid Khan: Always knew he could be obnoxious, sexist
6 years, 3 months ago

Dia Mirza on sexual harassment claims against Sajid Khan: Always knew he could be obnoxious, sexist

Firstpost  

Filmmaker Sajid Khan is one among the many prominent film personalities who have been accused of sexual harassment in a wave of MeToo accounts that have swept the country. The actress told India Today in an interview that Khan’s “obnoxious” behaviour was well known across the industry and that she had witnessed it as well. I knew he was obnoxious …

Latest Bollywood News October 14: Sara Ali Khan's Switzerland vacation, Priyanka Chopra starts London schedule of The Sky Is Pink
6 years, 3 months ago

Latest Bollywood News October 14: Sara Ali Khan's Switzerland vacation, Priyanka Chopra starts London schedule of The Sky Is Pink

India TV News  

Latest Bollywood News October 14: Bollywood is seeing a lot for a while. For latest Bollywood news October 14, follow the space below: Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim start London schedule of The Sky Is Pink Priyanka Chopra along with the rest of the cast of The Sky Is Pink, kickstarted the London schedule of the film on …

Housefull 4: Farhad Samji replaces Sajid Khan as director following sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 3 months ago

Housefull 4: Farhad Samji replaces Sajid Khan as director following sexual harassment allegations

Firstpost  

Sajid Khan has been accused of sexual harassment by three women actors and a journalist. The producers of Housefull 4 on 13 October announced that Farhad Samji will be taking over the directing duties of the film after the exit of Sajid Khan. Sajid announced his departure on 12 October after three women actors and a journalist accused him of …

After Sajid Khan quits Housefull 4, Farhad Samji takes over as director
6 years, 3 months ago

After Sajid Khan quits Housefull 4, Farhad Samji takes over as director

India Today  

Multiple women levelled serious allegations of sexual misconduct against Sajid Khan, following which he was forced to bow out of his upcoming directorial venture Housefull 4. "Housefull 3 director Farhad Samji will now direct Housefull 4," a spokesperson for Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, who is producing the film, told IANS via WhatsApp on Saturday. On Friday, Sajid took to Twitter to …

Sajid Khan cracked lewd jokes, was rude to all women, says Bipasha Basu on Humshakals experience
6 years, 3 months ago

Sajid Khan cracked lewd jokes, was rude to all women, says Bipasha Basu on Humshakals experience

Hindustan Times  

Actor Bipasha Basu Friday said she was glad that women were opening up about their experiences with Sajid Khan, whose attitude towards female cast and crew members on the sets of a film disturbed her. Bipasha Basu has said that Sajid Khan’s behaviour with women during Humshakals shoot disturbed her. Bipasha, who worked with Sajid on 2014 film Humshakals, said …

Mandana Karimi: Sajid Khan asked me to remove my clothes
6 years, 3 months ago

Mandana Karimi: Sajid Khan asked me to remove my clothes

India Today  

As sexual misconduct allegations pile up against Sajid Khan, Mandana Karimi has also come forward with her horrific experience with the "creep". Meanwhile, Mandana has also accused her Kyaa Kool Hain Hum director Umesh Ghadge of harassing her after she refused to go on a date with him. "Umesh Ghadge started harassing me by changing the steps in the song, …

After Sajid Khan, Nana Patekar quits Housefull 4 due to sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 3 months ago

After Sajid Khan, Nana Patekar quits Housefull 4 due to sexual harassment allegations

India Today  

The #MeToo movement gained momentum in India after Tanushree Dutta levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Nana Patekar. At least three women accused filmmaker Sajid Khan of serious sexual misconduct, ranging from pulling his p***s out during interactions to asking actresses to strip for him. His son, Malhar Patekar, told ANI, "Nana saheb thought of the convenience of everybody as …

Sajid Khan cracked lewd jokes openly; was quite rude to girls, claims Bipasha Basu
6 years, 3 months ago

Sajid Khan cracked lewd jokes openly; was quite rude to girls, claims Bipasha Basu

India TV News  

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu expressed contentment that women are opening up about their sexual harassment episodes with Sajid Khan. She also claimed that the director’s attitude towards female cast and crew members on the film sets also disturbed her back in the time when she worked with him. Bipasha, who worked with Sajid on 2014 film "Humshakals", said though she …

Farah Khan on sexual harassment allegations against brother Sajid Khan: It’s heart-breaking time for family
6 years, 3 months ago

Farah Khan on sexual harassment allegations against brother Sajid Khan: It’s heart-breaking time for family

India TV News  

Noted choreographer and filmmaker, Farah Khan has finally broken silence on the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against brother Sajid Khan by several women. A few hours later, Khan’s sister Farah Khan issued an official statement on sexual harassment allegations against her brother. If my brother has behaved in this manner he has a lot to atone for.I don’t in any …

Sajid Khan takes moral responsibility after #MeToo allegations, steps down as Housefull 4 director
6 years, 3 months ago

Sajid Khan takes moral responsibility after #MeToo allegations, steps down as Housefull 4 director

Hindustan Times  

Sajid Khan on Friday stepped down as the director of Akshay Kumar film Housefull 4 amid sexual harassment allegations being levelled against him by atleast three women. He shared a statement on Twitter, saying, “I must take moral responsibility of stepping down from my directorial post.” Sajid Khan has stepped down as the director of Housefull 4. Sajid added, “In …

Akshay Kumar cancels shoot for Housefull 4 after sexual harassment charges against Sajid Khan
6 years, 3 months ago

Akshay Kumar cancels shoot for Housefull 4 after sexual harassment charges against Sajid Khan

Op India  

Akshay Kumar who has just returned to India from Itali has announced on Twitter that he is cancelling the shooting for the movie Housefull 4 after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against Director Sajid Khan. Earlier, grave charges had surfaced against Sajid Khan, the director, of sexually harassing women and preying on them. #MeToo pic.twitter.com/Rufzs9dsp6 — YellowGlassDragon October 11, 2018 She …

Sajid Khan accused of sexual harassment in four #MeToo allegations; actor Zain Durrani also named
6 years, 3 months ago

Sajid Khan accused of sexual harassment in four #MeToo allegations; actor Zain Durrani also named

Firstpost  

In an extensive Medium blog post dated 11 October 2018, actor Saloni Chopra has detailed harassment she underwent while working in Bollywood. Two individuals she has raised specific allegations include filmmaker Sajid Khan and actor Zain Durrani. She sought to assist a filmmaker to learn more about moviemaking, but claims Khan’s “interview questions” included queries such as if she masturbated …

Housefull 4 director Sajid Khan accused of sexual harassment by many women, Twitter spews anger
6 years, 3 months ago

Housefull 4 director Sajid Khan accused of sexual harassment by many women, Twitter spews anger

India TV News  

Housefull 4 is very much surrounded by controversy right now. After one of its actors, Nana Patekar was accused of sexual harassment, the film’s director Sajid Khan landed into soup. Also, Ungli actress Rachel White shared a harrowing account of molestation and harassment at the hands of Sajid Khan in a Twitter threat. Akshay Kumar cancels Housefull 4 shoot after …

Sajid Khan quits Housefull 4 after sexual harassment allegations
6 years, 3 months ago

Sajid Khan quits Housefull 4 after sexual harassment allegations

India Today  

With #MeToo movement tide taking over Bollywood, skeletons are coming out of the closet with each passing day. After scores of women shared horrifying experiences of sexual misconduct and molestation at the hands of Bollywood celebrities like Rajat Kapoor, Piyush Mishra, Kailash Kher, Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl and Subhash Ghai, filmmaker Sajid Khan is the latest to come in the …

Saloni Chopra: Sajid Khan told me casting couch was not about one-time sex
6 years, 3 months ago

Saloni Chopra: Sajid Khan told me casting couch was not about one-time sex

India Today  

The #MeToo movement has rocked Bollywood, with influential names like Nana Patekar, Vikas Bahl, Alok Nath, Subhash Ghai and Rajat Kapoor under the scanner. After Saloni landed the job, she was told by Sajid that she was a "director's assistant" and not an "assistant director", which meant that she would have to do his work directly. Sajid would tell Saloni …

Akshay Kumar wants Housefull 4 shoot cancelled after allegations against Sajid Khan
6 years, 3 months ago

Akshay Kumar wants Housefull 4 shoot cancelled after allegations against Sajid Khan

India Today  

Three women - actresses Saloni Chopra and Rachel White and journalist Karishma Upadhyay - have come forward with their horrific experiences of sexual misconduct by Sajid Khan. She also urged everyone in Housefull, which also stars her husband Akshay Kumar, to take a "firm stance" on the issue. Twinkle Khanna October 12, 2018 Shortly after, Akshay released a statement in …

Rachel White: Sajid Khan told me if I could seduce him, the role was mine
6 years, 3 months ago

Rachel White: Sajid Khan told me if I could seduce him, the role was mine

India Today  

With each passing day, more skeletons are coming out of the closet. Rachel White October 11, 2018 I said I was not comfortable meeting at home and to that he said don’t worry I live with my mom and she’ll be around I felt reassured and agreed. It was his bedroom Rachel White October 11, 2018 I stood like an …

Journalist accuses Sajid Khan: He talked about how large his p**** is
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist accuses Sajid Khan: He talked about how large his p**** is

India Today  

Tanushree Dutta opened a Pandora's box when she accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of 2008 film Horn Ok Pleassss. From Rajat Kapoor to Subhash Ghai to Alok Nath to Kailash Kher, several known faces in the film industry have been accused of unwarranted advances. #MeToo pic.twitter.com/Rufzs9dsp6 YellowGlassDragon October 11, 2018 Apart from the journalist, actresses …

MeToo movement: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai accused of drugging, raping woman
6 years, 3 months ago

MeToo movement: Filmmaker Subhash Ghai accused of drugging, raping woman

Hindustan Times  

Director Subhash Ghai has been accused of sexual assault by an anonymous woman on Twitter, the latest in a wave of accusations against prominent media personalities that is being described as India’s MeToo movement. The accuser told Mahima that the incident happened when she was ‘working with Subhash Ghai on a film’. So I went back to work and gave …

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