Tanushree Dutta questions Neha Kakkar for working with Anu Malik, brings up a contestant’s inappropriate behaviour on the show
5 years, 1 month ago

Tanushree Dutta questions Neha Kakkar for working with Anu Malik, brings up a contestant’s inappropriate behaviour on the show

Hindustan Times  

Tanushree Dutta, who kick-started the MeToo movement in India, has slammed Sony channel for reinstating Anu Malik as one of the judges on singing reality show, Indian Idol. Tanushree Dutta has objected to why Neha Kakkar continues to work with Anu Malik. Shouldn’t people who misbehave be held accountable for their deeds.” Tanushree not just questioned Anu’s presence on the show but also another judge, singer Neha Kakkar’s silence over it. Mentioning how Neha was herself forcibly kissed by a fan, Tanushree said, “She might have got a taste of what it feels like to be harassed when a contestant forcibly kissed her on the show.

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When Anu Malik and Sunidhi Chauhan Argued During Indian Idol Audition
3 years, 7 months ago

When Anu Malik and Sunidhi Chauhan Argued During Indian Idol Audition

News 18  

Music composer Anu Malik has an old association with the singing reality show Indian Idol. Recently, a video has surfaced on social media when Anu co-judged the show with singers Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant. However, he was interrupted by Sunidhi’s comment who felt that her voice was good and she was ready to take her to the next round. …

Neha Kakkar says Indian Idol 12 makers masti nahi karne dete. Watch BTS video
3 years, 8 months ago

Neha Kakkar says Indian Idol 12 makers masti nahi karne dete. Watch BTS video

India Today  

Indian Idol 12 judge Neha Kakkar recently took to social media to complain about the makers of the singing reality show. WHEN ANU MALIK SHOWED DISPLEASURE AT NEHA KAKKAR'S PERFORMANCE Neha Kakkar is an Indian Idol judge now but years ago, she was one of the contestants on the show herself. Now, a throwback video from the show is going …

Angry Anu Malik slaps himself seeing Neha Kakkar's Indian Idol 2 audition. Viral video
3 years, 8 months ago

Angry Anu Malik slaps himself seeing Neha Kakkar's Indian Idol 2 audition. Viral video

India Today  

Neha Kakkar is an Indian Idol judge now but years ago, she was one of the contestants on the show herself. Now, a throwback video from the show is going viral where judge Anu Malik is seen showing his displeasure at Neha Kakkar's performance during the Indian Idol auditions - Piano Round. The other two judges, Sonu Nigam and Farah …

When unimpressed Anu Malik slapped himself after hearing Neha Kakkar sing at Indian Idol audition. ​Watch video
3 years, 8 months ago

When unimpressed Anu Malik slapped himself after hearing Neha Kakkar sing at Indian Idol audition. ​Watch video

Hindustan Times  

Singer Neha Kakkar, who is currently seen as one of the judges on Indian Idol 12, began her journey with the same show. Neha Kakkar participated in the second season of Indian Idol. Currently, Neha is seen as a judge on Indian Idol 12, alongside singer-composers Vishal Dadlani and Himesh Reshammiya. In recent episodes of Indian Idol 12, guests including …

Sona Mohapatra Says Vishal Dadlani's 'Heart Bleeds for Rhea' But Silent on MeToo Accused Anu Malik
4 years ago

Sona Mohapatra Says Vishal Dadlani's 'Heart Bleeds for Rhea' But Silent on MeToo Accused Anu Malik

News 18  

Sona Mohapatra has ripped music composer-singer Vishal Dadlani’s hypocrisy for his silence over MeToo accused Anu Malik, whom he worked with on Indian Idol. To a user who pointed out to Vishal that he had stayed mum when his ‘Indian Idol’ co-judge Anu Malik was embroiled in #MeToo controversy, Sona tweeted, “‘What is right is often forgotten by what is …

Actor who accused Anurag Kashyap of rape says ‘those who supported the MeToo campaign are slut-shaming me’
4 years, 2 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 …

NCW isssues notice to AAP leader for his remarks against BJP's Nupur Sharma
4 years, 5 months ago

NCW isssues notice to AAP leader for his remarks against BJP's Nupur Sharma

Op India  

Three days after Aam Aadmi Party leader Syed Asad Abbas went on a sexist tirade against BJP leader and spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a panel discussion on Republic TV, the National Commission for Women has taken cognisance of the matter. The notice read, “The National Commission for Women strongly condemns and protests such irresponsible and disparaging views of a public …

Anu Malik fired from Indian Idol
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik fired from Indian Idol

Deccan Chronicle  

A letter from the National Commission Of Women has persuaded Sony Entertainment to relieve Anu Malik of his services as a judge on Indian Idol. Sources say several of Anu Malik’s staunchly supportive producers including Yash Raj Film and Sajid Nadiadwala have taken a stand in favour of not employing Malik’s services. A source from a major production house which …

Sona Mohapatra on Anu Malik's stepping down: It's a symbolic victory
5 years, 1 month ago

Sona Mohapatra on Anu Malik's stepping down: It's a symbolic victory

India Today  

Singer Sona Mohapatra on Tuesday considers music composer Anu Malik's stepping down as Indian Idol judge a "symbolic victory" for all women who have faced sexual harassment. Malik's decision has come after Sona wrote an open letter to the Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani, urging her to look into the ongoing debate Malik. Asked if her letter …

Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol 11 judge; says, 'Will get back only after I have cleared my name'
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik steps down as Indian Idol 11 judge; says, 'Will get back only after I have cleared my name'

Firstpost  

Sona Mohapatra told Firstpost: ‘Multiple women have spoken up about Anu Malik in the public domain, and it is sad and appalling that Sony took us all for granted and for so long. The second wave of #MeToo is here and it’s #TimesUp.’ Music composer Anu Malik has quit Indian Idol 11 as a judge, following multiple allegations of sexual …

Anu Malik quits Indian Idol 11 after National Commission for Women sends notice to Sony TV
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik quits Indian Idol 11 after National Commission for Women sends notice to Sony TV

India Today  

Anu Malik was facing a lot of backlash after being reinstated as a judge on Indian Idol 11. On Thursday, a source close to Sony TV confirmed to IANS that Malik "is stepping down as a judge from Indian Idol". It reads, "The National Commission for Women has come across a Twitter post of Ms Sona Mohapatra wherein it has …

Tanushree Dutta questions Neha Kakkar's silence over Indian Idol-Anu Malik #Metoo row
5 years, 1 month ago

Tanushree Dutta questions Neha Kakkar's silence over Indian Idol-Anu Malik #Metoo row

Firstpost  

Tanushree Dutta who initiated the #MeToo movement in India has now shared her views about Anu Malik being reinstated as a judge on Indian Idol. Tanushree Dutta, who was a trailblazer in propelling the #MeToo movement in India, has shared her thoughts on Anu Malik being reinstated as the judge of the reality show Indian Idol. The actress not only …

Sona Mohapatra replies to Anu Malik's open letter: You have no right to be showcased on TV till you make amends
5 years, 1 month ago

Sona Mohapatra replies to Anu Malik's open letter: You have no right to be showcased on TV till you make amends

Firstpost  

Singer Sona Mohapatra has reacted to Anu Malik’s recent open letter where he defended himself saying he could not be charged for any wrongdoing and that these continuous allegations were “suffocating” him. She even countered Malik’s claims of the sexual harassment allegations being “false and unverified” by saying that the truth lay in multiple women’s claims against Malik and his …

Anu Malik addresses sexual harassment allegations: I feel helpless, like I am being cornered and suffocated
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik addresses sexual harassment allegations: I feel helpless, like I am being cornered and suffocated

Firstpost  

In the wake of the #MeToo movement in India last year, Anu Malik was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women Music composer Anu Malik has recently opened up about the sexual harassment allegations being surfaced against him. Check out Anu Malik’s statement here “Ever since the false and unverified allegations were levelled against me, it has not only ruined …

Sona Mohapatra responds to Anu Malik, says ‘go to a sex-rehab, ask your kids to earn a salary’
5 years, 1 month ago

Sona Mohapatra responds to Anu Malik, says ‘go to a sex-rehab, ask your kids to earn a salary’

Hindustan Times  

Sona Mohapatra has shared her reply to singer Anu Malik after the latter posted a long note on social media claiming how he was being cornered for something he didn’t do. Sona shared her around 8-point reply to Anu on Twitter and wrote, “Anu Malik finally wrote back to all of us last evening. Thank you @KallolDatta for saying it …

Anu Malik on #MeToo allegations: Why do these allegations resurface only when I am back on TV
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik on #MeToo allegations: Why do these allegations resurface only when I am back on TV

India Today  

Singer-composer Anu Malik, who was accused of sexual harassment by some of the women singers, on Thursday opened up about "false and unverified allegations" that were levelled against him. Last year, singer Sona Mohapatra along with singers like Shweta Pandit had levelled allegations of sexual harassment against the composer. "Ever since the false and unverified allegations were levelled against me, …

Sona Mohapatra's open letter to Anu Malik: You've no right to be on TV, go to a sex-rehab
5 years, 1 month ago

Sona Mohapatra's open letter to Anu Malik: You've no right to be on TV, go to a sex-rehab

India Today  

Music composer Anu Malik took to Twitter and posted an open letter where he opened up about #MeToo allegations. Anu Malik was accused of sexual harassment by singers Sona Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, former India Idol producer Danica D'Souza and many more. Sona Mohapatra who has been quite vocal about her displeasure after Anu Malik was reinstated as Indian Idol judge, …

Anu Malik breaks silence on #MeToo allegations: I'm in pain and dark space
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik breaks silence on #MeToo allegations: I'm in pain and dark space

India TV News  

Singer-composer Anu Malik, who was accused of sexual harassment by some of the women singers, on Thursday opened up about "false and unverified allegations" that were levelled against him. Anu Malik "Ever since the false and unverified allegations were levelled against me, it has not only ruined my reputation, but affected me and my family's mental health, left us traumatised, …

Anu Malik shares long note as harassment allegations resurface: ‘Behind this happy face, I’m in pain’
5 years, 1 month ago

Anu Malik shares long note as harassment allegations resurface: ‘Behind this happy face, I’m in pain’

Hindustan Times  

Music composer Anu Malik has broken silence over the resurfacing accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against him. Ever since the false and unverified allegations were levelled against me, it has not only ruined my reputation, but affected me and my family’s mental health, left us traumatised, and tarnished my career. Anu Malik Anu was reinstated as a judge on singing …

Anu Malik could be fired from Indian Idol after Neha Bhasin, Sona Mohapatra’s renewed attacks: report
5 years, 2 months ago

Anu Malik could be fired from Indian Idol after Neha Bhasin, Sona Mohapatra’s renewed attacks: report

Hindustan Times  

Music composer Anu Malik might be removed as a judge on the singing reality show Indian Idol, reports suggest, after renewed protests against him. They never anticipated this new rising roar of protest against his return to the show.” Several women, including original accusers Shweta Pandit and Neha Bhasin, in addition to singer Sona Mohapatra, had criticised Sony TV’s decision …

Sony Entertainment to drop Anu Malik from Indian Idol 11: Reports
5 years, 2 months ago

Sony Entertainment to drop Anu Malik from Indian Idol 11: Reports

India TV News  

Anu Malik could soon be dropped from singing reality show Indian Idol. After a series of backlash against Anu Malik for alleged sexual misconduct, Sony Entertainment Television might drop Malik again. Last year, Singer Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit had accused Anu Malik of sexual misconduct which led to his removal from last season' India Idol. Anu Malik was reinstated …

Amid row over Anu Malik being rehired as Indian Idol judge, Neha Bhasin tweets of uncomfortable experience with composer
5 years, 2 months ago

Amid row over Anu Malik being rehired as Indian Idol judge, Neha Bhasin tweets of uncomfortable experience with composer

Firstpost  

In a string of tweets, Sona Mohapatra criticised Anu Malik and Sony TV for hiring him back as the judge of Indian Idol despite sexual allegations being directed at him Singer Neha Bhasin has said that early on in her career, she had an uncomfortable experience with music composer Anu Malik, who was named in allegations by multiple women during …

Neha Bhasin recalls how Anu Malik made her uncomfortable, Sona Mohapatra calls out Sachin Tendulkar for praising Indian Idol
5 years, 2 months ago

Neha Bhasin recalls how Anu Malik made her uncomfortable, Sona Mohapatra calls out Sachin Tendulkar for praising Indian Idol

Hindustan Times  

Singer Neha Bhasin has revealed how music composer Anu Malik, who was called out by multiple women during India’s #MeToo movement, made her uncomfortable during their meeting many years ago. Neha Bhasin showed support to Sona Mohapatra’s tweets criticising Sony TV for rehiring Anu Malik. I’m sure they’ll go a long way.” Sona replied, “Dear Sachin, Are you aware of …

Neha Bhasin: Why is Anu Malik so important to Sony TV that he is back on Indian Idol 11?
5 years, 2 months ago

Neha Bhasin: Why is Anu Malik so important to Sony TV that he is back on Indian Idol 11?

India Today  

Singer Neha Bhasin took to Twitter today to recall an incident when Anu Malik made her uncomfortable at a private meeting. Neha's tweet has come after Anu Malik has been reinstated as the judge of the singing reality show, Indian Idol Season 11, which runs on Sony TV. @The_AnuMalik is an ugly pervert and does not https://t.co/tQgStLrYyT Neha Bhasin October …

Indian Idol 11: Neha Kakkar breaks down hearing about contestant who set himself on fire
5 years, 2 months ago

Indian Idol 11: Neha Kakkar breaks down hearing about contestant who set himself on fire

India Today  

Indian Idol is back with its 11th season. Singer Neha Kakkar and music composers Vishal Dadlani and Anu Malik have reprised their role as judges on the show. In a video shared by Sony TV on Twitter, Neha Kakkar asks Abhinash about marks on his face. Neha Kakkar got emotional hearing Abhinash's story, who sang Tu Na Jaane Aas Paas …

Tanushree Dutta slams Aamir Khan for re-joining Mogul: Why do only creepy men of Bollywood get compassion?
5 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta slams Aamir Khan for re-joining Mogul: Why do only creepy men of Bollywood get compassion?

Firstpost  

Tanushree Dutta had spoken against Aamir Khan, who has boarded the cast of upcoming Gulshan Kumar biopic, Mogu l. Subhash Kapoor, who was involved in a sexual assault case last year, is the director of the film. He had said that the Aamir Khan Productions “strongly condemns any act of sexual harassment”. The Dangal actor had told Hindustan Times that …

Sona Mohapatra slams Anu Malik as he gears up for TV comeback after being accused in #MeToo. Read tweets
5 years, 5 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams Anu Malik as he gears up for TV comeback after being accused in #MeToo. Read tweets

India TV News  

Anu Malik faced a lot of heat by netizens when his name came forward in the #MeToo Movement last year while he was judging reality show India Idol 10. Sona wrote, “Anu Malik, these were the reasons, rhyme you go figure.” She also shared quotes from Shweta Pandit and others who accused the singer of sexual harassment last year. Do …

Sona Mohapatra calls out Anu Malik, channel as he stages comeback after Me Too, reminds ‘these were the reasons’
5 years, 5 months ago

Sona Mohapatra calls out Anu Malik, channel as he stages comeback after Me Too, reminds ‘these were the reasons’

Hindustan Times  

As Anu Malik came up with a new single, in collaboration with rapper Parry G, singer Sona Mohapatra slammed him for giving a statement that he was out of work “for no rhyme or reason”. Sona Mohapatra has once again slammed Anu Malik and TV channel Sony for roping him in for a reality show for kids. Sona wrote, “Anu …

Anu Malik back in action after #MeToo: I was suddenly out of work for no rhyme or reason
5 years, 5 months ago

Anu Malik back in action after #MeToo: I was suddenly out of work for no rhyme or reason

India Today  

Anu Malik disappeared from the limelight after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo wave that swept Bollywood last year. "It came out of my pain of having work once upon a time and suddenly being out of work for no rhyme or reason. Suddenly, one day I find no producers or television shows; I was just …

Sona Mohapatra condemns Indian Idol makers for bringing back MeToo accused Anu Malik
5 years, 7 months ago

Sona Mohapatra condemns Indian Idol makers for bringing back MeToo accused Anu Malik

India Today  

Anu Malik was fired from Indian Idol 10 in October, 2018 due to MeToo allegation. Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed Sony TV and Indian Idol makers for considering Anu Malik to judge the upcoming season of the singing reality show. She wrote, "New York-based Danica D'Souza said that Anu Malik's predatory behaviour was commonplace during Indian Idol shoots and 'higher-ups' …

Anu Malik back as judge of 'Indian Idol' after #MeToo Movement?
5 years, 7 months ago

Anu Malik back as judge of 'Indian Idol' after #MeToo Movement?

India TV News  

When the #MeToo movement picked up in India, singer-composer Anu Malik was removed from the jury panel of "Indian Idol" last year as he was accused of sexual misconduct. There is no confirmation whether the makers will bring back Anu on the show or not, but Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar are expected to return and perform their judging duties …

Fired after MeToo allegations last year, Anu Malik to return as a judge on Indian Idol 11
5 years, 7 months ago

Fired after MeToo allegations last year, Anu Malik to return as a judge on Indian Idol 11

Hindustan Times  

After quitting the tenth season of singing reality show Indian Idol following allegations of sexual abuse against him by multiple women, musician Anu Malik has reportedly been roped in for the upcoming eleventh season. Anu Malik was removed from the judges’ panel on Indian Idol 10 after allegations of sexual misconduct were levelled against him. Last year, singers Shweta Pandit …

Post MeToo storm, sacked Anu Malik to be back as Indian Idol judge?
5 years, 7 months ago

Post MeToo storm, sacked Anu Malik to be back as Indian Idol judge?

India Today  

When the #MeToo movement picked up in India, singer-composer Anu Malik was removed from the jury panel of Indian Idol last year as he was accused of sexual misconduct. Asked if the makers of the show had approached him to join back as a judge, Anu told IANS over phone: "Right now, I am at a recording. There is no …

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