Music maestro AR Rahman believes India's #MeToo movement has the power to make the entertainment industry cleaner and respectful of women. The 51-year-old Oscar-winning composer, who shared his views on the movement Monday night via social media, said his aim has always been to create a safe working environment for everyone.

AR Rahman on #MeToo: Some of the names have shocked me

As the #MeToo storm rages in India with personalities from arts and politics being accused of sexual harassment by many women, actor-politician Kamal Haasan Monday said the cinema industry should not be singled out on this matter.

Kamal Haasan on #MeToo movement: Don't single out the cinema industry

While Bollywood is trying to take cohesive steps at providing a safer environment for women to work in, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has been shielding actor Dileep who has been accused of planning the abduction and molestation of a Malayalam actress.

Malayalam Cine Body slams Akshay, Aamir for leaving projects in wake of #MeToo

Actor Alok Nath responded to the show-cause notice on Monday that has been sent to by the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association. The notice was sent to the actor after writer-producer Vinta Nanda accused him of raping her 20 years back.

Alok Nath to Director's Association: Not answerable to any organisation since no police complaint has been made

As Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, it opened floodgates as numerous survivors came forth to share there #MeToo stories. While most of the survivors have been women calling out the predatory behaviour of men, the movement is not restricted just to women.

Actor Saqib Saleem shares his #MeToo story: A man tried to put his hand in my pants once

Saif Ali Khan has stated that he stands in solidarity with women are coming out and sharing their harassment stories as part of the ongoing #MeToo movement. In an interview, Khan has said that he understands the pain these women have gone through as he himself was subjected to harassment 25 years back although it was not sexual in nature.

Saif Ali Khan on #MeToo movement: Have also been harassed but not sexually

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua has been named by filmmaker Nishtha Jain in her #MeToo story. The filmmaker has accused Dua of sexual misconduct in an incident that took place in 1989.

#MeeToo: Journalist Vinod Dua accused of sexual misconduct

The #MeToo movement has completed changed the way we perceive Media and entertainment industry. The movement was brought in India by actress Tanushree Dutta who accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleasss’ in 2008.

#MeToo in India: After Sajid Khan, Nana Patekar exits ‘Housefull 4’

On Wednesday evening, Kaneez Surka accused Aditi Mittal of forcibly kissing her 2016 during an open-mic session in front of everyone. Both stand-up comics, along with a few other comedians were performing in Mumbai when the incident took place.

Aditi Mittal apologises to Kaneez Surka, says the 'peck on the lips' was part of the act

New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA) on Wednesday included guidelines related to the importance of consent in sexual relationships in the players' handbook for the first time.

#MeToo: New Zealand cricket association adds sexual consent guidelines for players

The #MeToo movement has gained immense momentum in India in the last few days. Women have called out influential names from media as well as the entertainment line.

Now, Kaneez Surka accuses Aditi Mittal of forcibly kissing her

Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, who has been accused of sexually harassing a flight-attendant in a Kolkata pub 20 years back, has refuted the allegations claiming he 'wasn't even born at that time'.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya denies sexual harassment charges, says 'fat and ugly girls' are making such accusations

The ongoing #MeToo movement has spilt a can of worms. So many prominent names from the entertainment industry as well as media have come out with women accusing them sexual harassment.

#MeToo: Actor Rohit Roy accused of sexual harassment

Actress Sandhya Mridul, best known for her roles in 'Page 3' and 'Saathiyaa' has accussed actor Alok Nath of sexually harassing her on a film set many years back when Mridul was just starting out.

Now, actress Sandhya Mridul accuses Alok Nath of sexually harassing her

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is happy with India having its own #MeToo movement and the actor Tuesday said more support and strength should be given to the women who are sharing their experiences of sexual harassment.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on India's #MeToo movement: We should support the voices

With #Metoo movement gaining momentum by the day and a lot of celebrities coming into the limelight as accused, organisers at Mumbai Film Festival have decided to drop AIB and Rajat Kapoor's films from the festival.

MAMI drops AIB and Rajat Kapoor's films from the festival

As #MeToo movement gains momentum in India, prominent names from Bollywood have been accused of sexually harassing women over the years. Director of 'Queen', Vikas Bahl, has been accused by multiple women, including Kangana Ranaut, of sexual misconduct.

Vikas Bahl may not be credited for his work in 'Super 30'

Founders of comedy collective All India Bakchod (AIB), Tanmay Bhat and Gursimran Khamba have stepped down temporarily from their role in the wake of the ongoing #MeToo movement that has gripped India.

AIB founders Tanmay Bhat, Gursimran Khamba step down in wake of #MeToo

Amid the raging sexual harassment row that actor Nana Patekar is currently facing, his 'Housefull 4' co-star Akshay Kumar has filed a complaint at the cyber cell over a morphed video that features Kumar speaking against actress Tanushree Dutta.

Akshay Kumar files complaint against morphed video that shows him speaking against Tanushree Dutta

Days after Tanushree Dutta went on record and accused Nana Patekar on the sets of 'Horn Ok Pleassss', the actress in an explosive interview to DNA revealed that how filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri had asked her to strip and dance to give cues to Irrfan Khan on sets of the film 'Chocolate' and how co-stars Suniel Shetty and Irrfan Khan had come to her rescue back then.

Tanushree Dutta case: 'Chocolate' staffer reveals new side to story, defends Vivek Agnihotri

Tanushree Dutta's allegations against Nana Patekar and Vivek Agnihotri have ruffled Bollywood with some stars coming out in support of the actress while others maintaining a stoic silence.

Tanushree Dutta slapped with legal notices from Nana Patekar and Vivek Agnihotri, claims threats being made by MNS party

Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy has now reached the corridors of power in Delhi. Union minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has now reacted to the controversy and stated that "harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

Maneka Gandhi on Tanushree-Nana controversy: Harassment will not be tolerated

This could change a few things. Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) has expressed regret for not reacting to Tanushree Dutta's complaint in 2008. Dutta had filed a complaint with CINTAA a decade ago after she felt uncomfortable shooting a song with Nana Patekar for the film 'Horn Ok Pleassss'.

Tanushree Dutta case: Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises

Actor, comedian Bill Cosby arrived at a court in the American city of Philadelphia on Monday, for a hearing in a sexual assault case. According to TMZ, as soon as Cosby got out of his car angry protesters yelled at him and said, "Me too".

Bill Cosby charged with sexual harassment arrives at court for hearing

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