Nana Patekar addresses Tanushree Dutta's allegations with a non-statement: Will say what I said 10 years ago
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar addresses Tanushree Dutta's allegations with a non-statement: Will say what I said 10 years ago

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Hours after cancelling the press conference in which he was expected to respond to the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by Tanushree Dutta, Nana Patekar appeared before the press briefly on 8 October. During the conference, which took place outside Patekar’s residence in Mumbai, the actor addressed the media for a couple of minutes before leaving hurriedly. When the reporters present pressed him for a quote, he said: “I’ll say what I said ten years ago. #BREAKING | Lawyers have asked me not to speak to the media: @nanagpatekar, at media briefing, about the charges levelled against him by Tanushree Dutta | #BollywoodMeToo #SpeakUpForTanushree pic.twitter.com/vTNvsp4rfW — News18 October 8, 2018 #BREAKING | Whatever I had to say, I said 10 years ago: @nanagpatekar, tells media about the charges levelled against him by Tanushree Dutta | #BollywoodMeToo #SpeakUpForTanushree pic.twitter.com/RB2dpCsIIZ — News18 October 8, 2018 Patekar stands accused of sexually harassing Dutta on the sets of Horn ‘OK’ Pleassss, a 2008 movie.

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Tanushree Dutta's complaint against Nana Patekar looks malicious and fake: Oshiwara police in report
5 years, 7 months ago

Tanushree Dutta's complaint against Nana Patekar looks malicious and fake: Oshiwara police in report

India Today  

Yesterday, the Mumbai police gave Nana Patekar a clean chit in the Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment case, as they said they could not find any evidence against him. The B- Summary report filed by the Oshiwara police in Mumbai said that Tanushree's complaint could have been filed to seek revenge and it seems "malicious and fake". In 2008, Tanushree had …

Tanushree Dutta's lawyer: If Nana Patekar was a common man, he would be immediately arrested
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta's lawyer: If Nana Patekar was a common man, he would be immediately arrested

India Today  

Four days ago, on October 10, Tanushree Dutta had registered an FIR against actor Nana Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Samee Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang for outraging her modesty during the filming of Horn OK Pleassss in 2008. Now, Tanushree has sent a letter to the Oshiwara police station, asking for the accused to be arrested and a few …

Amitabh Bachchan’s take on MeToo movement after being called out by Tanushree Dutta
6 years, 3 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan’s take on MeToo movement after being called out by Tanushree Dutta

Hindustan Times  

After trying to dodge commenting on Tanushree Dutta’s allegations of sexual harassment against Nana Patekar, Amitabh Bachchan has finally responded. The actor has broken his silence on the #MeToo movement raging across the country and said that women shouldn’t be subjected to misbehaviour at workplace. Amitabh has earlier declined to comment on the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy saying, “Neither am …

Tanushree Dutta harassment row: Maharashtra State Commission for Women issues notices to Nana Patekar, others
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta harassment row: Maharashtra State Commission for Women issues notices to Nana Patekar, others

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Tanushree, in an interview recently, alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her while filming a special song for the film 10 years ago The Maharashtra State Commission for Women has issued notices to Nana Patekar, Rakesh Sarang and Ganesh Acharya, among others, ANI reported. The commission also asked for an update on the investigation into actress Tanushree Dutta’s complaint and asked …

Nana Patekar cancels press meet on Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegation
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar cancels press meet on Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegation

The Hindu  

Actor Nana Patekar on Monday cancelled a press conference during which he was due to address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by actress Tanushree Dutta. Will let you know about the further proceedings soon.” The press conference was to be held for Nana to address Tanushree’s accusation of his misbehaviour on the set of a 2008 film. In …

Ready to reinvestigate sexual harassment case if Tanushree Dutta desires: CINTAA
6 years, 3 months ago

Ready to reinvestigate sexual harassment case if Tanushree Dutta desires: CINTAA

India Today  

Cine and TV Artists Association said it is ready to readdress Tanushree Dutta's sexual harassment allegation against Nana Patekar "by conducting a fair and expeditious" inquiry. In a letter addressed to Dutta, which CINTAA shared with PTI, the body states it had a meeting with her on October 3 and "there is no second opinion about our intent of protecting …

Nana Patekar gets support from women of Vidarbha Farm Widows Association after Tanushree Dutta's allegations
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar gets support from women of Vidarbha Farm Widows Association after Tanushree Dutta's allegations

Firstpost  

Nana Patekar has been accused by Tanushree Dutta of sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008. Bollywood actor Nana Patekar, accused of sexually harassing his co-star Tanushree Dutta a decade ago, on Saturday found support from unexpected quarters: farm widows of Maharashtra. The Vidarbha Farm Widows Association staged a demonstration at Pandharkavada village, demanding an end …

Nana Patekar denies Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment claims, says ‘a lie is a lie’. Watch video
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar denies Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment claims, says ‘a lie is a lie’. Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Nana Patekar on Saturday denied he harassed actor Tanushree Dutta on the sets of their 2008 film, Horn OK Pleasss, terming her claims a ‘lie’. Tanushree had alleged in recent interviews that Nana Patekar, a Padma Shri and National Award-winning actor, had behaved inappropriately towards her during the shooting of a song for 2008’s Horn OK Pleassss. Actor Nana Patekar …

Want to see a real comedy? Observe how Tanushree Dutta's sexual harassment allegations have unfolded
6 years, 3 months ago

Want to see a real comedy? Observe how Tanushree Dutta's sexual harassment allegations have unfolded

Firstpost  

There’s an excellent black comedy coming out of Bollywood, and it’s called the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar show. For those who’ve shunned the news cycle, social media, life in an Indian metro, and/or human conversation for the past couple of weeks, here’s a quick recap: Back in 2008, during the shoot of a song number for the film Horn OK Pleassss, …

Tanushree Dutta says she has received legal notices from Nana Patekar, Vivek Agnihotri
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta says she has received legal notices from Nana Patekar, Vivek Agnihotri

The Hindu  

Actor Tanushree Dutta says she was slapped with two legal notices on Thursday, from veteran actor Nana Patekar and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, respectively. In a recent TV interview, Ms. Dutta alleged that Mr. Patekar misbehaved with her when the two were shooting a special song for Horn Ok Pleassss 10 years ago, a claim she reiterated. Both Nana’s and Vivek …

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of resorting to 'lies' to 'cover up and justify' attack on her car
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of resorting to 'lies' to 'cover up and justify' attack on her car

Firstpost  

Tanushree Dutta said that Nana Patekar had spun a lie that there was an altercation between the media and the actress. Tanushree Dutta, who recently opened up about an alleged sexual harassment incident, that happened 10 years ago on the sets of Horn ‘OK’ Pleassss, accusing Nana Patekar of inappropriate and aggressive behaviour, and then sending goons to intimidate her, …

Every woman's fight, not just mine: Tanushree Dutta
6 years, 3 months ago

Every woman's fight, not just mine: Tanushree Dutta

India Today  

Tanushree Dutta and Nana Patekar's fight is unstoppable and every day there is a new twist in this whole controversy. Meanwhile, Nana Patekar's lawyer Rajendra Shirodkar said: "We have already sent her a legal notice which means we are denying whatever she is saying. India Today TV spoke exclusively to the director of the Hindi film, 'Horn Ok Please', Rakesh …

Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment row: Nana Patekar and the problem with Bollywood’s defence of male anger
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment row: Nana Patekar and the problem with Bollywood’s defence of male anger

Firstpost  

It’s no secret that Nana Patekar — a prolific actor and social activist — has always had a bit of a temper. In the aftermath of the accusations of sexual harassment levelled against him by actor Tanushree Dutta during the filming of Horn Ok Pleassss in 2008, which the actor has categorically denied, several news reports from the past draw …

Nana Patekar's lawyer sends legal notice to Tanushree Dutta: 'We have denied allegations, asked for apology'
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar's lawyer sends legal notice to Tanushree Dutta: 'We have denied allegations, asked for apology'

Firstpost  

As a new video of Tanushree Dutta’s car being vandalised has gone viral, and as Dutta is in the process of putting together a team of lawyers and advocates to defend herself, Nana Patekar’s lawyer, Rajendra Shirodkar has sent a legal notice to Dutta claiming that the actress has levelled false accusations of sexual harassment against Patekar. The notice that …

Tanushree Dutta blasts Amitabh Bachchan for comment on Nana Patekar sexual harassment
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta blasts Amitabh Bachchan for comment on Nana Patekar sexual harassment

India Today  

Last week, Tanushree Dutta sent shockwaves across the nation when she returned to India from the US, and accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her. In the past week, Tanushree has been giving several interviews and responding to Nana Patekar's lawyers, as well as expressing cynicism at some of her colleagues like Priyanka Chopra and Twinkle Khanna's support. While actors …

Tanushree Dutta responds to Bollywood support over harassment row: Actions should align with tweets
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta responds to Bollywood support over harassment row: Actions should align with tweets

Firstpost  

Having lived a life in “solitude and silence” for about a decade, Tanushree Dutta, a US resident now, says she has never been so vocal about anything before, alluding to the sexual harassment allegations she has leveled against Nana Patekar. I do events within the Indian community,” says Dutta, former Miss India and Miss Universe contestant, who’s currently in India …

Haven’t received any legal notice from Nana Patekar, reveals Tanushree Dutta
6 years, 3 months ago

Haven’t received any legal notice from Nana Patekar, reveals Tanushree Dutta

India TV News  

Actress Tanushree Dutta has come out with several allegations on veteran actor Nana Patekar, accusing him of sexual harassment on the sets of Horn Ok Please. Also contrary to claims made by Nana's lawyer, I have not received any legal notice. Tanushree said that no one can stop her from speaking the truth and the "threat of legal notice" can't …

Tanushree Dutta releases statement, says Nana Patekar is still harassing her
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta releases statement, says Nana Patekar is still harassing her

India Today  

After Tanushree Dutta recently came forward with explosive allegations of sexual misconduct against Nana Patekar, there has been a wave of support for her in Bollywood. An official statement has been released by Tanushree's team, saying that she is "appalled" by Farah's decision to side with Nana. "A man who is claiming to be Nana Patekar's advocate is calling up …

From Priyanka Chopra to Anurag Kashyap, Bollywood speaks up for Tanushree Dutta
6 years, 3 months ago

From Priyanka Chopra to Anurag Kashyap, Bollywood speaks up for Tanushree Dutta

India TV News  

Days after Tanushree Dutta made sexual harassment allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar, several Bollywood personalities have come out in support of the former actress. A gamut of stars like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Vir Das and Anurag Kashyap have taken to Twitter to strongly support the former beauty queen asking for a safer working environment for women. Producer-author Twinkle …

Nana Patekar responds to charges with legal notice
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar responds to charges with legal notice

The Hindu  

As actor Tanushree Dutta — who has made allegations of sexual harassment against veteran actor Nana Patekar — began to find support from within the film industry, his lawyer Rajendra Shirodkar sent her a legal notice. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Shirodkar said, “We have sent a legal notice to Ms. Dutta today in the evening denying all allegations made …

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of sexual harassment
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of sexual harassment

The Hindu  

The ball for India’s #MeToo movement could have started rolling a decade ago, had the industry not remained silent when she had first levelled harassment accusations against veteran actor Nana Patekar, said actor and former beauty queen Tanushree Dutta. Ms. Dutta, in an interview to IANS, recounted Mr. Patekar’s “misbehaviour” on the set. In 2008, at a press conference to …

Nana Patekar's lawyer: Tanushree Dutta's allegations are imaginary
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar's lawyer: Tanushree Dutta's allegations are imaginary

India Today  

Tanushree Dutta dropped a major bombshell when she levelled shocking allegations of sexual harassment against Nana Patekar. India Today got in touch with Nana Patekar's lawyer Rajendra Shirodkar to get his side of the story. Q: The director of the film, Rakesh Sarang, and other people backed Nana Patekar. ALSO WATCH: Amitabh Bachchan to Aamir Khan, Bollywood remains silent on …

Tanushree Dutta on 2008 sexual harassment: Nana Patekar is the lowest of the low
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta on 2008 sexual harassment: Nana Patekar is the lowest of the low

India Today  

A decade ago, Tanushree Dutta created a stir in Bollywood, when she accused Nana Patekar of misbehaving with her on the sets of Horn Ok Pleasss. Ganesh Acharya actually moved out of the scene, like an "obedient son", Tanushree said. After the intimate scene was suddenly introduced, it was like: Tu Kya Bol Rahi Hai Mujhko Hat Jaane Ko, Ab …

Nana Patekar denies sexual harassment allegations by Tanushree Dutta: Will see what I can do legally
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar denies sexual harassment allegations by Tanushree Dutta: Will see what I can do legally

Firstpost  

Nana Patekar has responded to Tanushree Dutta’s accusations that he sexually harassed her during the shoot of the 2008 film Horn OK Please Nana Patekar, who is currently under fire for allegedly sexually harassing and intimidating Tanushree Dutta on the sets of Horn OK Please, has responded to the accusations. It’s a waste talking, you guys will play up anything.” …

Nana Patekar responds to Tanushree Dutta's harassment accusations: Will take legal action against her
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar responds to Tanushree Dutta's harassment accusations: Will take legal action against her

India TV News  

The Nana Patekar Vs Tanushree Dutta controversy has got the entire nation talking. While Bollywood actress Tanushree has come out in the open accusing Nana Patekar about sexual harassment, there was response from the Welcome Back actor until now. Nana Patekar has finally broken the silence over Tanushree Dutta's harassment accusations saying that the allegations are all false and he …

Nana Patekar ends silence on Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment claim, laughs it off
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar ends silence on Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment claim, laughs it off

Hindustan Times  

Nana Patekar has broken his silence about the recent accusations of sexual harassment levelled against him by actor Tanushree Dutta. We were on the set and there were 200 people sitting in front of us.” Tanushree Dutta has alleged that Nana Patekar has a history of abusive behaviour. On Tanushree’s allegation that there's a different face to the National Award-winning …

Nana Patekar on Tanushree Dutta's allegations: Will see what I can do legally
6 years, 3 months ago

Nana Patekar on Tanushree Dutta's allegations: Will see what I can do legally

India Today  

The nation was shocked when Tanushree Dutta levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against Nana Patekar. He told the choreographers to stay away and began teaching me the dance steps," she told India Today Television. Despite complaining about Nana's unwanted advances to director Rakesh Sarang and producer Samee Siddiqui, Tanushree was infomed that she would now have to perform an intimate …

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassment: Eyewitness account emerges online, Ganesh Acharya dismisses claims
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassment: Eyewitness account emerges online, Ganesh Acharya dismisses claims

Hindustan Times  

Actor Tanushree Dutta recently spoke up about being sexually harassed on the sets of her 2008 movie, Horn OK Please. Tanushree Dutta has accused Nana Patekar of misconduct in right after the incident in 2008 as well. Tanushree told Janice that choreographer Ganesh Acharya made her practise her dance steps for three days only to change it all on the …

Tanushree Dutta claims Nana Patekar sexually harassed her, says everyone knew but did nothing
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta claims Nana Patekar sexually harassed her, says everyone knew but did nothing

Hindustan Times  

A day after revealing that she had been mistreated on the sets of a 2008 film, actor Tanushree Dutta has alleged that Nana Patekar sexually harassed her. Tanushree in an interview said that Nana’s reputation of sexual misconduct is well known in the Hindi film industry, but little has been done about it. In an interview to Zoom, Tanushree said, …

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassment: People in industry know he has beaten, molested actresses
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassment: People in industry know he has beaten, molested actresses

Firstpost  

Tanushree Dutta says Nana Patekar has always been disrespectful towards women and everyone in the industry knows about his alleged indecent behaviour. After opening up about an uncomfortable incident wherein a co-star misbehaved with her on the sets Horn OK Please, actor Tanushree Dutta has named Nana Patekar as the alleged harasser. In an interview with Zoom TV, Dutta accused …

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassment, says he has history of assaulting women
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of harassment, says he has history of assaulting women

India TV News  

Many Bollywood actors have spoken about the issue of the casting couch. The actress accused veteran Bollywood star Nana Patekar saying that during the filming of her 2008 film Horn Ok Please, she was pushed and intimidated by Nana Patekar on the sets. In a video interview with Zoom, Tanushree has also claimed that everyone in the film industry is …

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