<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b4d3298d-3a11-4e36-8fec-9bb537a3fdf1}{224}" paraid="1469161410" >Actress Tanushree Dutta, who gained prominence&nbsp;during the #MeToo movement five years ago, has consistently been vocal about her experiences with sexual harassment in the film industry. In a recent interview with News18, Dutta disclosed an intriguing development. She said she was approached for a project by an individual who had been accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement. The accused's apparent motive was to rehabilitate his public image by associating himself professionally with Dutta.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b4d3298d-3a11-4e36-8fec-9bb537a3fdf1}{254}" paraid="1910429637" >However, Dutta declined the offer, citing her unwillingness to set a problematic precedent. She reflected on the personal cost of her advocacy, saying, "What's needed is for every single actor willing to make a little sacrifice for a cause." &nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b4d3298d-3a11-4e36-8fec-9bb537a3fdf1}{254}" paraid="1910429637" ><strong>Potential implication of the #MeToo movement</strong></h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c853ca85-cd81-44ae-b1f3-2b71f1c738b2}{244}" paraid="955836460" >She then shared a specific instance from December 2018 when a major producer offered her a role in a film. Despite the producer's significant standing in the industry, Dutta turned down the opportunity because the director attached to the project had been implicated in #MeToo allegations. She acknowledged the professional repercussions of her decision, highlighting, "Who's losing in this bargain? Me. I haven't done film work in a long, long time."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0d08cf64-bd46-433c-98d0-4dc2215af702}{17}" paraid="1579212808" >This was not an isolated incident. In the previous year, Dutta received another offer from a Kolkata-based director. She again declined, suspecting that the director's intention was to use her involvement to cleanse his reputation following accusations of sexual misconduct.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0d08cf64-bd46-433c-98d0-4dc2215af702}{35}" paraid="777868006" >Elaborating on this latter situation, Dutta explained, "Why did he come to me? He thought that MeToo ko kaafi time ho gaya hai (enough time has passed since MeToo) and that if he casts me in his film, it will give the impression that I'm siding with him. He wanted to change his image through me..." She emphasised the potential implications of accepting such an offer. "If I did that film, it would look like the leader of MeToo is now supporting an accused."&nbsp;</p>

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0d08cf64-bd46-433c-98d0-4dc2215af702}{53}" paraid="1436031653" ><strong>Dutta’s accusation during #MeToo movement</strong></h2>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0d08cf64-bd46-433c-98d0-4dc2215af702}{80}" paraid="537872254" >For context, Dutta's role in India's #MeToo movement began when she accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment during the filming of <em>Horn Ok Please</em>&nbsp;in 2008. At the time, her allegations were met with significant backlash and scepticism within the Indian film industry, while Patekar denied any wrongdoing. The incident had severe repercussions on Dutta's career.</p>


Actress Tanushree Dutta, who gained prominence during the #MeToo movement five years ago, has consistently been vocal about her experiences with sexual harassment in the film industry.

Actress Tanushree Dutta, who gained prominence during the #MeToo movement five years ago, has consistently been vocal about her experiences with sexual harassment in the film industry. In a recent interview with News18, Dutta disclosed an intriguing development. She said she was approached for a project by an individual who had been accused of sexual misconduct during the #MeToo movement. The accused's apparent motive was to rehabilitate his public image by associating himself professionally with Dutta. However, Dutta declined the offer, citing her unwillingness to set a problematic precedent. She reflected on the personal cost of her advocacy, saying, "What's needed is for every single actor willing to make a little sacrifice for a cause." Potential implication of the #MeToo movement She then shared a specific instance from December 2018 when a major producer offered her a role in a film. Despite the producer's significant standing in the industry, Dutta turned down the opportunity because the director attached to the project had been implicated in #MeToo allegations. She acknowledged the professional repercussions of her decision, highlighting, "Who's losing in this bargain? Me. I haven't done film work in a long, long time." This was not an isolated incident. In the previous year, Dutta received another offer from a Kolkata-based director. She again declined, suspecting that the director's intention was to use her involvement to cleanse his reputation following accusations of sexual misconduct. Elaborating on this latter situation, Dutta explained, "Why did he come to me? He thought that MeToo ko kaafi time ho gaya hai (enough time has passed since MeToo) and that if he casts me in his film, it will give the impression that I'm siding with him. He wanted to change his image through me..." She emphasised the potential implications of accepting such an offer. "If I did that film, it would look like the leader of MeToo is now supporting an accused." Dutta’s accusation during #MeToo movement For context, Dutta's role in India's #MeToo movement began when she accused actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment during the filming of Horn Ok Please in 2008. At the time, her allegations were met with significant backlash and scepticism within the Indian film industry, while Patekar denied any wrongdoing. The incident had severe repercussions on Dutta's career.

'Sacrifice for a cause': Tanushree Dutta opens up on turning down film offers

<p>Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta has spoken out yet again about being harassed by #metoo perpetrators. Taking to her Instagram account, Dutta said that she is being ‘targeted very badly’ and went on to describe her painful experiences. In the post, she claimed that the Bollywood mafia and some political circles attempted to poison her and sabotaged several of her works.</p>

<p>Back in 2018, Tanushree stirred headlines by making severe allegations against some high-profile and famous Bollywood celebrities when the Me Too movement picked up speed in the Indian film industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Without naming anyone, Dutta shared a few horrifying encounters she had in recent times and also asked for help in the post. The actor also said that artists are being troubled in Maharashtra and that the state has become unsafe for people. "The Bollywood Mafia, the old political circuit of Maharashtra (which still has influence here) and nefarious anti – national criminal elements together usually operate like this to trouble people. I’m very sure the #metoo culprits &amp; the NGO who I exposed are behind all this because why else would I be targeted &amp; harassed like this??" She wrote in her post.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Check out Tanushree Dutta’s post here:-&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Dutta also took to Instagram Stories to share her emotional state of mind, and in a long post she wrote, "I wish that all my enemies just drop dead somehow!"</p>
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<p>Tanushree Dutta had earlier accused veteran Marathi and Hindi film actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment while shooting a song in the 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Please’. She also claimed that he tried to get close to her and alleged that Patekar made political goons&nbsp;threaten her when she refused to do a particular dance sequence with him. She also alleged that choreographer Ganesh Acharya and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri subjected her to mental and physical harassment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dutta was crowned Miss India at the age of 20 and, after the pageant, she made her Bollywood debut in ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ (2005) opposite Emraan Hashmi and Sonu Sood. The actor then did a few more films, such as ‘Chocolate’, ‘Bhagam Bhag’, ‘Raqeeb’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Good Boy Bad Boy’.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-after-aryan-khan-trolled-for-partying-in-mumbai-nightclub-srk-fans-say-leave-the-poor-guy-alone-499058">After Aryan Khan trolled for partying in Mumbai nightclub, SRK fans say 'Leave the poor guy alone'</a></p>


Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta has spoken out yet again about being harassed by #metoo perpetrators. Taking to her Instagram account, Dutta said that she is being ‘targeted very badly’ and went on to describe her painful experiences.

Former Miss India and Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta has spoken out yet again about being harassed by #metoo perpetrators. Taking to her Instagram account, Dutta said that she is being ‘targeted very badly’ and went on to describe her painful experiences. In the post, she claimed that the Bollywood mafia and some political circles attempted to poison her and sabotaged several of her works. Back in 2018, Tanushree stirred headlines by making severe allegations against some high-profile and famous Bollywood celebrities when the Me Too movement picked up speed in the Indian film industry. Without naming anyone, Dutta shared a few horrifying encounters she had in recent times and also asked for help in the post. The actor also said that artists are being troubled in Maharashtra and that the state has become unsafe for people. "The Bollywood Mafia, the old political circuit of Maharashtra (which still has influence here) and nefarious anti – national criminal elements together usually operate like this to trouble people. I’m very sure the #metoo culprits & the NGO who I exposed are behind all this because why else would I be targeted & harassed like this??" She wrote in her post. Check out Tanushree Dutta’s post here:- View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanushree Dutta (@iamtanushreeduttaofficial) × Dutta also took to Instagram Stories to share her emotional state of mind, and in a long post she wrote, "I wish that all my enemies just drop dead somehow!" Also Read: Netflix's woes continue as company loses a million subscribers Tanushree Dutta had earlier accused veteran Marathi and Hindi film actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment while shooting a song in the 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Please’. She also claimed that he tried to get close to her and alleged that Patekar made political goons threaten her when she refused to do a particular dance sequence with him. She also alleged that choreographer Ganesh Acharya and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri subjected her to mental and physical harassment. Dutta was crowned Miss India at the age of 20 and, after the pageant, she made her Bollywood debut in ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ (2005) opposite Emraan Hashmi and Sonu Sood. The actor then did a few more films, such as ‘Chocolate’, ‘Bhagam Bhag’, ‘Raqeeb’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Good Boy Bad Boy’. Also Read: After Aryan Khan trolled for partying in Mumbai nightclub, SRK fans say 'Leave the poor guy alone'

Tanushree Dutta claims 'harassment by Bollywood mafia' in an Instagram post, says 'will not commit suicide'

<p>Less than a month after the Mumbai Police gave a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-sexual-harassment-case-police-gives-nana-patekar-clean-chit-closes-the-case-226825">clean chit to Nana Patekar,</a> Tanushree Dutta has stated that she will file a protest petition against the decision.&nbsp;<br />
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Nana Patekar, who was alleged of sexual harassment by Tanushree Dutta during the #MeToo movement was given a free pass after the police reportedly could not find enough evidence in the matter, ending the case as they could not continue further investigations.</p>

<p>As Patekar was given a clean chit,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-responds-to-nana-patekars-clean-chit-says-neither-shocked-nor-surprised-226848">Dutta had stated that she was not surprised or shocked</a>&nbsp;and had claimed that the veteran actor had bribed the police into filing a report that called her allegations "malicious"&nbsp;and "fake"<br />
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Now, Tanushree Dutta has opposed the B-Summary report filed by the Oshiwara police station. She was represented by advocate Nitin Satpute at Railway Mobile Court in Andheri.</p>

<p>The court has granted her time to file a protest petition against the B-Summary report and has adjourned the case till September 7, 2019.</p>

<p>Even though Tanushree's entire legal team was present at the court,&nbsp;not a single officer from the Oshiwara police station could be seen there.<br />
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"The court has granted her time to file a protest petition against the B-Summary report. Tanushree's legal team was present, but not a single officer from the Oshiwara police station was in the courtroom at the time of the hearing. The case has been adjourned to September 7," Satpute told a news agency on Sunday.<br />
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The actress had lodged a complaint against Nana Patekar in September 2018 accusing him of misbehaving with her and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771">sexually assaulting&nbsp;her on the sets of 'Horn OK Please'</a> almost a decade ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the complaint, Dutta also alleged that during the shooting of the song sequence, Patekar inappropriately touched her even after she clearly mentioned that she would not perform lewd, vulgar or uncomfortable steps.</p>

<p>Even though Patekar&nbsp;was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), no arrest was ever made.</p>

<p>Nana Patekar had denied all allegations made aginst him.&nbsp;</p>


Less than a month after the Mumbai Police gave a clean chit to Nana Patekar, Tanushree Dutta has stated that she will file a protest petition against the decision.

Less than a month after the Mumbai Police gave a clean chit to Nana Patekar, Tanushree Dutta has stated that she will file a protest petition against the decision. Nana Patekar, who was alleged of sexual harassment by Tanushree Dutta during the #MeToo movement was given a free pass after the police reportedly could not find enough evidence in the matter, ending the case as they could not continue further investigations. As Patekar was given a clean chit, Dutta had stated that she was not surprised or shocked and had claimed that the veteran actor had bribed the police into filing a report that called her allegations "malicious" and "fake" Now, Tanushree Dutta has opposed the B-Summary report filed by the Oshiwara police station. She was represented by advocate Nitin Satpute at Railway Mobile Court in Andheri. The court has granted her time to file a protest petition against the B-Summary report and has adjourned the case till September 7, 2019. Even though Tanushree's entire legal team was present at the court, not a single officer from the Oshiwara police station could be seen there. "The court has granted her time to file a protest petition against the B-Summary report. Tanushree's legal team was present, but not a single officer from the Oshiwara police station was in the courtroom at the time of the hearing. The case has been adjourned to September 7," Satpute told a news agency on Sunday. The actress had lodged a complaint against Nana Patekar in September 2018 accusing him of misbehaving with her and sexually assaulting her on the sets of 'Horn OK Please' almost a decade ago. In the complaint, Dutta also alleged that during the shooting of the song sequence, Patekar inappropriately touched her even after she clearly mentioned that she would not perform lewd, vulgar or uncomfortable steps. Even though Patekar was booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), no arrest was ever made. Nana Patekar had denied all allegations made aginst him.

Tanushree Dutta to file a protest petition against decision to give Nana Patekar a clean chit

<p>In the wake of sexual harassment allegations levied by a fellow actor of that time Tanushree Dutta, Nana Patekar announced his exit from the film ‘Housefull 4’ last week. The actor opted out of the project citing “convenience” of the production team. Tanushree<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-records-statement-with-police-after-filing-fir-against-nana-patekar-170834">&nbsp;claimed</a> that Nana in 2008 while shooting for ‘Horn Ok Pleasss’ tried to make her dance on steps with her and called goons when she refused to do the same.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking to ANI, Nana’s son Malhar said the actor quitting the project is the "appropriate" step. "Nana sahib thought of the convenience of everybody as he wishes the best for the producer and the crew and hence felt that stepping out of the project would be an appropriate thing to do at this point of time," read the statement.<br />
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The makers of the film have already started looking for Nana’s replacement and have some names in mind. The list includes Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor.<br />
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Whenever the shoot of the film starts, there will reportedly have to be a reshoot of six days worth of shoot.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
The statement came soon after ‘Housefull 4’ director Sajid Khan also informed that he would be <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/housefull-4-sajid-khan-steps-down-as-director-akshay-kumar-says-wont-work-with-proven-offenders-171068">stepping down as the helmer of the project.</a> He did so after being accused of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/metoo-multiple-women-accuse-sajid-khan-of-sexual-misconduct-harassment-171007">sexual harassment by three women</a> in separate #MeToo accounts. In his statement, Sajid said,&nbsp;"In the wake of the allegations against me and the pressure being put on my family, my producers and the stars of my film ‘Houseful 4’, I must take the moral responsibility of stepping down from my directorial post, till the time I can allay the allegations and prove the truth.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the same day, Akshay Kumar, who is also in the film, asked for cancellation of Housefull 4’s shoot "until further investigation". Akshay said,&nbsp;“I will not work with any proven offenders and all those who have been subjugated to harassment should be heard and given the justice they deserve.”</p>


In the wake of sexual harassment allegations levied by a fellow actor of that time Tanushree Dutta, Nana Patekar announced his exit from the film ‘Housefull 4’ last week.

In the wake of sexual harassment allegations levied by a fellow actor of that time Tanushree Dutta, Nana Patekar announced his exit from the film ‘Housefull 4’ last week. The actor opted out of the project citing “convenience” of the production team. Tanushree claimed that Nana in 2008 while shooting for ‘Horn Ok Pleasss’ tried to make her dance on steps with her and called goons when she refused to do the same. Speaking to ANI, Nana’s son Malhar said the actor quitting the project is the "appropriate" step. "Nana sahib thought of the convenience of everybody as he wishes the best for the producer and the crew and hence felt that stepping out of the project would be an appropriate thing to do at this point of time," read the statement. The makers of the film have already started looking for Nana’s replacement and have some names in mind. The list includes Sanjay Dutt and Anil Kapoor. Whenever the shoot of the film starts, there will reportedly have to be a reshoot of six days worth of shoot. The statement came soon after ‘Housefull 4’ director Sajid Khan also informed that he would be stepping down as the helmer of the project. He did so after being accused of sexual harassment by three women in separate #MeToo accounts. In his statement, Sajid said, "In the wake of the allegations against me and the pressure being put on my family, my producers and the stars of my film ‘Houseful 4’, I must take the moral responsibility of stepping down from my directorial post, till the time I can allay the allegations and prove the truth.” On the same day, Akshay Kumar, who is also in the film, asked for cancellation of Housefull 4’s shoot "until further investigation". Akshay said, “I will not work with any proven offenders and all those who have been subjugated to harassment should be heard and given the justice they deserve.”

This actor will replace Nana Patekar in 'Housefull 4' post sexual harassment allegations?

<p>Tanushree Dutta recorded her statement with the Mumbai Police on Wednesday after she filed an <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tanushree-dutta-files-sexual-harassment-complaint-against-nana-patekar-169900">FIR against Nana Patekar</a> of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771"> sexually harassing her on the sets of 2008 </a>film, choreographer Ganesh Acharya for facilitating the incident, director Rakesh Sarang and producer Samee Siddiqui for keeping quiet and brushing the issue under the carpet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She has charged them under molestation and obscenity under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police complaint was filed at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read her full statement here:</p>

<p><em>Tanushree Tapankumar Dutta, Age-34 yrs., Occ. Actress, R/o. B-513, Samarth Angan, 3, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400 053</em></p>

<p><em>I am as above and states that I am residing on mentioned address since 2007 with my parents. My native is Jharkhand. I was Miss India Universe 2004 since then I am working as an actress in the Hindi film industry. &nbsp;&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>In the year 2008, a team comprising of Director Rakesh Sarang, and Producer Samee Siddiqui, who was producing a movie called ' Horn OK Please ' approached me for one item song which was produced by Sunrise Pictures Pvt. Ltd. I enter into an agreement with Sunrise Pictures Pvt. Ltd. to shoot the song and get paid a remuneration.&nbsp;From 23 rd March 2008 to 26th</em><em> March 2008 I was shooting for a song in the film ' Horn OK Please ' at </em><em>filmisthan</em><em> Studio-3, Goregaon (West), Mumbai. The said song was choreographed by Ganesh Acharya whose name was recommended by me as a choreographer. The Director of the said movie was Rakesh Sarang and Producer Samee Siddiqui approached me for the said song. The Director Rakesh Sarang and Producer Samee Siddiqui informed me that the movie featured Nana Patekar but this item song would be only a solo song picturized on me. &nbsp;They also informed me that Nana Patekar would only have one line in the song which they will shoot separately and will not be part of my choreography. &nbsp;The Producer and Director also committed to </em><em>keep</em><em> in my comfort level with the clothes and dance steps. &nbsp;The rehearsal of the said song took place on 17th, 18th and 20th March 2008 at </em><em>Shariq</em><em> Hall, S.V.P. Nagar, Andheri (West), Mumbai under the supervision of Choreographer Ganesh Acharya and his assistant Ms Daisy Shah.</em></p>

<p><em>Before the </em><em>shoot</em><em> I had clearly mentioned </em><em>that,</em><em> I will not enact and/or perform any lewd or vulgar or uncomfortable steps in the particular song. &nbsp;Subsequently shooting of the said song started at the </em><em>filmistan</em><em> studio, Goregaon (West) from 23rd March 2008. &nbsp;All the four days Nana Patekar was on the set despite his work in the song </em><em>being</em><em> over. On the 4th day of the shoot, 26th March 2008, in between the shots was going on the set there were around 100 supporting staff including junior artists, dancers and others were present on the set and Nana Patekar against my will and consent started grabbing me by the arms and pushing me around on the pretext of teaching me how to dance even though he is not the choreographer when he was touching indecently and unnecessary in front of everybody but nobody objected and all were complicit in this behaviour by being silent spectators. &nbsp;I felt very uncomfortable because of his behaviour mentioned above and he has outraged my modesty I felt embarrassed like this his behaviour was inappropriate towards me.</em></p>

<p><em>He told the choreographer and the other junior artists to back away so that he could teach me the dance steps even though he was not the choreographer and he was not required during the choreography as per my previous rehearsals. This behaviour was not natural and I did not feel comfortable about it. And his one line of the song was supposed to be performed by him alone and according to producer and director, it should have been done on the very first day of shoot i.e on 23rd March 2008.</em></p>

<p><em>I complained about Nana Patekar's above behaviour to the producer, director and the choreographer on the same day. I was hoping that they would communicate and take some action to improve the situation. I was getting very disturbed, distracted and uncomfortable hence unable to concentrate on my work.&nbsp;<br />
After I raised my objection the Director, Producer and Choreographer assured me that everything will be fine, but sometime later when I was called back on the set from my van for on set rehearsals before the shot, I was informed by choreographer Ganesh Acharya that new steps have been added in the dance sequence which was intimate and included Nana Patekar touching me in an inappropriate way. &nbsp;Samee Siddiqui, Rakesh Sarang, Ganesh Acharya and Nana Patekar had a joint meeting on set and they decided to include intimate dance steps without my consent, knowledge and will.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>After I refused to do the steps, I was being forced and pressurized by the producer, director and choreographer to perform these new additional intimate dance steps while Nana Patekar was still on the set and was aware of the conversation and the fact that I had refused to perform intimate steps. At this point of time because I refused to perform the dance steps as I was not comfortable with steps, same time I was threatened by the Producer Samee Siddiqui that he will call the media to defame me in the film industry and boycott me.</em></p>

<p><em>I walked away from the set into Vanity Van as they were harassing me physically and mentally also, therefore, it was unable me to bear and tolerate more harassment because all were supporting and taking </em><em>side</em><em> of Nana Patekar and forcing me to do intimate dance steps. &nbsp;Hence from Vanity Van I immediately called to my parents and manager Jamshedji and they reached on the set and they asked as to why Nana Patekar misbehave with me and in reply Producer clearly stated that in any situation you have to do these dance steps and without sorting out problem in some time they packed up the shoot and thereafter I was supposed to go home but when I step out of the vanity van I saw the media was already called out by the producer and I heard some political party worker chanting some party slogans of MNS. &nbsp;They started assaulting and damaging my car while I and my family were sitting inside the car trying to leave the venue. &nbsp;All these violent people who were attacking my car had come to support Nana Patekar as they were very angry at me for refusing to do dance step with him and complaining about his behaviour, &nbsp;anyhow we were rescued by the Police and escaped from the spot. We were taken to the Goregaon Police station to record my complaint.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>My statement was not recorded as per my say. &nbsp;Many </em><em>parts</em> of my complaint has not been mentioned in the statement and not recorded as per my say.&nbsp;Only the FIR for the offence of causing damaged to my car and riot was registered against a particular media person and mob and the main grievance of sexual harassment by the above main culprits was left out in the FIR. &nbsp;I could not understand Marathi version of FIR instead of myself my father’s complaint had been registered as FIR bearing No. 179/2008. After this incident, I had been threatened, pressurized, putting undue influence, the threat of a boycott<em> from </em><em>the film</em><em> industry and also further threatened to implicate me in false police case and court case by Nana Patekar, Producer Samee Siddiqui, Choreographer Ganesh Acharya and MNS.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>After the above incident, I was under tremendous shock and I suffered psychological trauma and was unable to take up work and suffered huge monetary loss in crores of rupees. &nbsp;I decided to take action also by lodging a complaint with the CINE AND TV ARTISTES ASSOCIATION vide I made a written complaint dated 27th March 2008 which was registered as complaint form no. 556 dated 28th March of 2008 vide receipt no. 36914 in which I have narrated all the incident in details in my own handwriting of which I have provided copy alongside this complaint. CINE AND TV ARTISTES ASSOCIATION had passed an order and closed my matter without any investigation without considering my complaint </em><em>for</em><em> sexual harassment. &nbsp;The copy of this order is also provided herewith. CINTAA recently issued a public apology for handling this matter poorly in 2008.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>On 5th October 2018, I saw the news on television channel Times Now in which Producer Samee Siddiqui has made comment saying that " She must have been on her periods " This statement by him has further outraged my modesty and embarrassed me in public again.</em></p>

<p><em>Therefore, I request to register cognizable offence for sexual harassment and outraging of modesty against Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya, Samee Siddiqui and Rakesh Sarang.</em></p>

<p><em>My statement is recorded in presence of Sr.P.I. Kalpana Gadekar, Sr.P.I. Pasalwar, P.I. </em><em>Bhandare</em><em>, W.P.S.I. Sharmila Patil, my Advocate </em><em>Mr</em><em> Nitin Satpute, Advocate </em><em>Ms</em><em> Divya Gupta and coordinator Ashish Rai in English which were read over to me and I found it correctly written.</em></p>

<p>The Mumbai Police has now said that the allegations made by Tanushree will be verified and a detailed preliminary inquiry will be conducted regarding the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tanushree started the #MeToo movement in India as she opened a can of worms when she accused important names of the Bollywood industry. She remembered the 2008 incident as something that left a mark on her, so much so that she not only had to leave the entertainment industry but the country as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was allegedly assaulted on the sets after she refused to do sleazy steps with Nana Patekar in a song choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. She also mentioned that Nana sent the MNS workers to vandalise her car and attack her after she exited the studio in 2008. She also claimed that an FIR was lodged at Goregaon police station during that time but no complaint was lodged against Patekar.&nbsp;</p>


Tanushree Dutta recorded her statement with the Mumbai Police on Wednesday after she filed an FIR against Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of 2008 film, choreographer Ganesh Acharya for facilitating the incident, director Rakesh Sarang and producer Samee Siddiqui for keeping quiet and brushing the issue under the carpet.

Tanushree Dutta recorded her statement with the Mumbai Police on Wednesday after she filed an FIR against Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of 2008 film, choreographer Ganesh Acharya for facilitating the incident, director Rakesh Sarang and producer Samee Siddiqui for keeping quiet and brushing the issue under the carpet. She has charged them under molestation and obscenity under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The police complaint was filed at the Oshiwara police station in Mumbai. Read her full statement here: Tanushree Tapankumar Dutta, Age-34 yrs., Occ. Actress, R/o. B-513, Samarth Angan, 3, Oshiwara, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400 053 I am as above and states that I am residing on mentioned address since 2007 with my parents. My native is Jharkhand. I was Miss India Universe 2004 since then I am working as an actress in the Hindi film industry. In the year 2008, a team comprising of Director Rakesh Sarang, and Producer Samee Siddiqui, who was producing a movie called ' Horn OK Please ' approached me for one item song which was produced by Sunrise Pictures Pvt. Ltd. I enter into an agreement with Sunrise Pictures Pvt. Ltd. to shoot the song and get paid a remuneration. From 23 rd March 2008 to 26th March 2008 I was shooting for a song in the film ' Horn OK Please ' at filmisthan Studio-3, Goregaon (West), Mumbai. The said song was choreographed by Ganesh Acharya whose name was recommended by me as a choreographer. The Director of the said movie was Rakesh Sarang and Producer Samee Siddiqui approached me for the said song. The Director Rakesh Sarang and Producer Samee Siddiqui informed me that the movie featured Nana Patekar but this item song would be only a solo song picturized on me. They also informed me that Nana Patekar would only have one line in the song which they will shoot separately and will not be part of my choreography. The Producer and Director also committed to keep in my comfort level with the clothes and dance steps. The rehearsal of the said song took place on 17th, 18th and 20th March 2008 at Shariq Hall, S.V.P. Nagar, Andheri (West), Mumbai under the supervision of Choreographer Ganesh Acharya and his assistant Ms Daisy Shah. Before the shoot I had clearly mentioned that, I will not enact and/or perform any lewd or vulgar or uncomfortable steps in the particular song. Subsequently shooting of the said song started at the filmistan studio, Goregaon (West) from 23rd March 2008. All the four days Nana Patekar was on the set despite his work in the song being over. On the 4th day of the shoot, 26th March 2008, in between the shots was going on the set there were around 100 supporting staff including junior artists, dancers and others were present on the set and Nana Patekar against my will and consent started grabbing me by the arms and pushing me around on the pretext of teaching me how to dance even though he is not the choreographer when he was touching indecently and unnecessary in front of everybody but nobody objected and all were complicit in this behaviour by being silent spectators. I felt very uncomfortable because of his behaviour mentioned above and he has outraged my modesty I felt embarrassed like this his behaviour was inappropriate towards me. He told the choreographer and the other junior artists to back away so that he could teach me the dance steps even though he was not the choreographer and he was not required during the choreography as per my previous rehearsals. This behaviour was not natural and I did not feel comfortable about it. And his one line of the song was supposed to be performed by him alone and according to producer and director, it should have been done on the very first day of shoot i.e on 23rd March 2008. I complained about Nana Patekar's above behaviour to the producer, director and the choreographer on the same day. I was hoping that they would communicate and take some action to improve the situation. I was getting very disturbed, distracted and uncomfortable hence unable to concentrate on my work. After I raised my objection the Director, Producer and Choreographer assured me that everything will be fine, but sometime later when I was called back on the set from my van for on set rehearsals before the shot, I was informed by choreographer Ganesh Acharya that new steps have been added in the dance sequence which was intimate and included Nana Patekar touching me in an inappropriate way. Samee Siddiqui, Rakesh Sarang, Ganesh Acharya and Nana Patekar had a joint meeting on set and they decided to include intimate dance steps without my consent, knowledge and will. After I refused to do the steps, I was being forced and pressurized by the producer, director and choreographer to perform these new additional intimate dance steps while Nana Patekar was still on the set and was aware of the conversation and the fact that I had refused to perform intimate steps. At this point of time because I refused to perform the dance steps as I was not comfortable with steps, same time I was threatened by the Producer Samee Siddiqui that he will call the media to defame me in the film industry and boycott me. I walked away from the set into Vanity Van as they were harassing me physically and mentally also, therefore, it was unable me to bear and tolerate more harassment because all were supporting and taking side of Nana Patekar and forcing me to do intimate dance steps. Hence from Vanity Van I immediately called to my parents and manager Jamshedji and they reached on the set and they asked as to why Nana Patekar misbehave with me and in reply Producer clearly stated that in any situation you have to do these dance steps and without sorting out problem in some time they packed up the shoot and thereafter I was supposed to go home but when I step out of the vanity van I saw the media was already called out by the producer and I heard some political party worker chanting some party slogans of MNS. They started assaulting and damaging my car while I and my family were sitting inside the car trying to leave the venue. All these violent people who were attacking my car had come to support Nana Patekar as they were very angry at me for refusing to do dance step with him and complaining about his behaviour, anyhow we were rescued by the Police and escaped from the spot. We were taken to the Goregaon Police station to record my complaint. My statement was not recorded as per my say. Many parts of my complaint has not been mentioned in the statement and not recorded as per my say. Only the FIR for the offence of causing damaged to my car and riot was registered against a particular media person and mob and the main grievance of sexual harassment by the above main culprits was left out in the FIR. I could not understand Marathi version of FIR instead of myself my father’s complaint had been registered as FIR bearing No. 179/2008. After this incident, I had been threatened, pressurized, putting undue influence, the threat of a boycott from the film industry and also further threatened to implicate me in false police case and court case by Nana Patekar, Producer Samee Siddiqui, Choreographer Ganesh Acharya and MNS. After the above incident, I was under tremendous shock and I suffered psychological trauma and was unable to take up work and suffered huge monetary loss in crores of rupees. I decided to take action also by lodging a complaint with the CINE AND TV ARTISTES ASSOCIATION vide I made a written complaint dated 27th March 2008 which was registered as complaint form no. 556 dated 28th March of 2008 vide receipt no. 36914 in which I have narrated all the incident in details in my own handwriting of which I have provided copy alongside this complaint. CINE AND TV ARTISTES ASSOCIATION had passed an order and closed my matter without any investigation without considering my complaint for sexual harassment. The copy of this order is also provided herewith. CINTAA recently issued a public apology for handling this matter poorly in 2008. On 5th October 2018, I saw the news on television channel Times Now in which Producer Samee Siddiqui has made comment saying that " She must have been on her periods " This statement by him has further outraged my modesty and embarrassed me in public again. Therefore, I request to register cognizable offence for sexual harassment and outraging of modesty against Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya, Samee Siddiqui and Rakesh Sarang. My statement is recorded in presence of Sr.P.I. Kalpana Gadekar, Sr.P.I. Pasalwar, P.I. Bhandare, W.P.S.I. Sharmila Patil, my Advocate Mr Nitin Satpute, Advocate Ms Divya Gupta and coordinator Ashish Rai in English which were read over to me and I found it correctly written. The Mumbai Police has now said that the allegations made by Tanushree will be verified and a detailed preliminary inquiry will be conducted regarding the same. Tanushree started the #MeToo movement in India as she opened a can of worms when she accused important names of the Bollywood industry. She remembered the 2008 incident as something that left a mark on her, so much so that she not only had to leave the entertainment industry but the country as well. She was allegedly assaulted on the sets after she refused to do sleazy steps with Nana Patekar in a song choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. She also mentioned that Nana sent the MNS workers to vandalise her car and attack her after she exited the studio in 2008. She also claimed that an FIR was lodged at Goregaon police station during that time but no complaint was lodged against Patekar.

Tanushree Dutta records statement with police after filing FIR against Nana Patekar

<p>Union Minister for Women and Child Development,&nbsp;Maneka Gandhi&nbsp;on Monday said she is happy that #MeToo movement&nbsp;has started in India.</p>

<p>However, she further told ANI that she hopes that the campaign won't go out of control "in the sense that we target people who have offended us in some way. But, on the whole, I think women are responsible."</p>

<p>Stressing on the fact that "anger at sexual molestation never goes away" and the individual "never forgets the person who did it," Gandhi informed, "It is because of this reason, we have written to the law ministry, saying that the complaints should be without any time limit."</p>

<p>The Union Minsiter then gave a message to all the women who have been subjected to some or the other form of harassment and said, "Please remember that you can now - as we have interpreted it - complain 10 years later, 15 years later, it doesn't matter how much later. The point is, if you are going to complain, the avenue is still open."</p>

<p>She then talked about the number of steps taken by her ministry to empower women to speak out.</p>

<p>"First, we launched 'I am trolled', which can be used by women to alert relevant government agents when they are threatened with physical violence on social media. Then, we also made sexual harassment committee mandatory in every company where there are more than 10 employees," she said.</p>

<p>She added that the companies, in their financial return, will have to reveal if they have started with the committee or not.</p>

<p>"We also launched a comprehensive SHe-Box online complaint Management System for women working in both public and private organisations to lodge complaints of sexual harassment at workplace," Gandhi concluded.</p>

<p>The #MeToo movement&nbsp;began a year ago in Hollywood after&nbsp;<em>The New York Times</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>The New Yorker</em>&nbsp;published several stories about decades-long predation of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.</p>

<p>The movement is now gaining momentum in India as well, with accusations being levelled against some powerful personalities in media and the entertainment industry.</p>


Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi on Monday said she is happy that #MeToo movement has started in India. However, she further told ANI that she hopes that the campaign won't go out of control "in the sense that we target people who have offended us in some way.

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi on Monday said she is happy that #MeToo movement has started in India. However, she further told ANI that she hopes that the campaign won't go out of control "in the sense that we target people who have offended us in some way. But, on the whole, I think women are responsible." Stressing on the fact that "anger at sexual molestation never goes away" and the individual "never forgets the person who did it," Gandhi informed, "It is because of this reason, we have written to the law ministry, saying that the complaints should be without any time limit." The Union Minsiter then gave a message to all the women who have been subjected to some or the other form of harassment and said, "Please remember that you can now - as we have interpreted it - complain 10 years later, 15 years later, it doesn't matter how much later. The point is, if you are going to complain, the avenue is still open." She then talked about the number of steps taken by her ministry to empower women to speak out. "First, we launched 'I am trolled', which can be used by women to alert relevant government agents when they are threatened with physical violence on social media. Then, we also made sexual harassment committee mandatory in every company where there are more than 10 employees," she said. She added that the companies, in their financial return, will have to reveal if they have started with the committee or not. "We also launched a comprehensive SHe-Box online complaint Management System for women working in both public and private organisations to lodge complaints of sexual harassment at workplace," Gandhi concluded. The #MeToo movement began a year ago in Hollywood after The New York Times and The New Yorker published several stories about decades-long predation of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The movement is now gaining momentum in India as well, with accusations being levelled against some powerful personalities in media and the entertainment industry.

Happy that #MeToo movement has started in India, says Maneka Gandhi

<p>Tanushree Dutta filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar on Saturday for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008.</p>

<p>The case has been registered under section — 354, 354 (A), 34 and 509 of Indian Penal Code, her lawyer Nitin Satpure informed media.</p>

<p>"We have all evidence of the incident and we will move to High Court if proper action is not taken by police," Satpure added.</p>

<p>Dutta, in a recent interview, alleged that Patekar had misbehaved with her while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss".</p>

<p>She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang.</p>

<p>According to Dutta's lawyer, Tanushree Dutta had tried to lodge an FIR against all the accused including&nbsp;Nana Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya and producer Sameer Siddiqui in 2008&nbsp;but "police made fool of her"&nbsp;as they registered a case only against the incident of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-footage-attack-tanushree-duttas-car-sets-hork-ok-pleassss-goes-viral-168700">attack on her car </a>and did not mention anyone specific names.</p>

<p>"Tanushree Dutta had tried to lodge an FIR against Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya and the director and producer of the movie in 2008 but police made fool of her by registering a case only against the incident of attack on her vehicle and didn't mention anyone's name," her lawyer said.</p>

<p>"Since she doesn't know Marathi she was unaware of it. Moreover, she was also in depression due to the harassment that she had undergone due to these people. Now that Tanushree has recovered she decided to take action and registered a case against them," Satpure added.</p>

<p>In a recent TV interview, Tanushree Dutta claimed that Nana Patekar had misbehaved with her on the sets of the 2008 film. During the interview, she also alleged that the actor had the tacit support of the film's makers.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Widows of farmers in Pandharkavada of Yavatmal district in Maharashtra staged a protest against Tanushree Dutta Saturday and said that the Bollywood actress is "unnecessarily defaming Nana Patekar.</p>

<p>They also burnt Dutta's pictures and effigy.</p>

<p>&nbsp;A protester said, "Nana Patekar has helped us as a brother &amp; such baseless allegations against him are unacceptable."</p>


Tanushree Dutta filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar on Saturday for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008. The case has been registered under section — 354, 354 (A), 34 and 509 of Indian Penal Code, her lawyer Nitin Satpure informed media.

Tanushree Dutta filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar on Saturday for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008. The case has been registered under section — 354, 354 (A), 34 and 509 of Indian Penal Code, her lawyer Nitin Satpure informed media. "We have all evidence of the incident and we will move to High Court if proper action is not taken by police," Satpure added. Dutta, in a recent interview, alleged that Patekar had misbehaved with her while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss". She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang. According to Dutta's lawyer, Tanushree Dutta had tried to lodge an FIR against all the accused including Nana Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya and producer Sameer Siddiqui in 2008 but "police made fool of her" as they registered a case only against the incident of attack on her car and did not mention anyone specific names. "Tanushree Dutta had tried to lodge an FIR against Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya and the director and producer of the movie in 2008 but police made fool of her by registering a case only against the incident of attack on her vehicle and didn't mention anyone's name," her lawyer said. "Since she doesn't know Marathi she was unaware of it. Moreover, she was also in depression due to the harassment that she had undergone due to these people. Now that Tanushree has recovered she decided to take action and registered a case against them," Satpure added. In a recent TV interview, Tanushree Dutta claimed that Nana Patekar had misbehaved with her on the sets of the 2008 film. During the interview, she also alleged that the actor had the tacit support of the film's makers. Meanwhile, Widows of farmers in Pandharkavada of Yavatmal district in Maharashtra staged a protest against Tanushree Dutta Saturday and said that the Bollywood actress is "unnecessarily defaming Nana Patekar. They also burnt Dutta's pictures and effigy. A protester said, "Nana Patekar has helped us as a brother & such baseless allegations against him are unacceptable."

Police made fool of Tanushree when she tried to lodge case against Nana: Lawyer

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<p>After the Indian government deported seven of them to Myanmar this week, Rohingya refugees in India say they do not wish to return "until peace is restored in their homeland".&nbsp;</p>

<p>And they added that the seven Rohingya refugees who have been deported will very soon be killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in Saturday as US Supreme Court justice following the closest Senate confirmation vote in more than a century, marking a major win for President Donald Trump's drive to move the country's political institutions to the right.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Senate voted 50-48 to approve Kavanaugh as protesters rallied across the country against a nominee who has been plagued by allegations of sexual misconduct as a young man and had questions raised over his candour and partisan rhetoric.</p>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-100-per-cent-certain-kavanaugh-accuser-named-wrong-person-169901">Trump '100 per cent' certain Kavanaugh accuser named </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-100-per-cent-certain-kavanaugh-accuser-named-wrong-person-169901">wrong</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-100-per-cent-certain-kavanaugh-accuser-named-wrong-person-169901"> person</a></p>

<p>Donald Trump has said he is "100 per cent" certain Dr Christine Blasey Ford named the wrong person when she accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her. Kavanaugh was sworn in as a US Supreme Court justice on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is one of the reasons I chose him is because there is no one with a squeaky clean past like Brett Kavanaugh. He is an outstanding person and I'm very honoured to have chosen him," Reuters reported Trump as telling reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to a campaign rally in Kansas.&nbsp;</p>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-finds-journalist-was-killed-in-saudi-consulate-report-169898">Turkey says </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-finds-journalist-was-killed-in-saudi-consulate-report-169898">journalist</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-finds-journalist-was-killed-in-saudi-consulate-report-169898"> was killed inside Saudi consulate: Report</a></p>

<p>Turkish police have concluded that prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi mission in Istanbul after going missing Tuesday, an unnamed government official said Saturday.</p>

<p>"Based on their initial findings, the police believe that the journalist was killed by a team especially sent to Istanbul and who left the same day," the official told AFP.</p>

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tanushree-dutta-files-sexual-harassment-complaint-against-nana-patekar-169900">Tanushree Dutta files </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tanushree-dutta-files-sexual-harassment-complaint-against-nana-patekar-169900">sexual</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tanushree-dutta-files-sexual-harassment-complaint-against-nana-patekar-169900"> harassment complaint against Nana Patekar</a></p>

<p>Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said.</p>

<p>Dutta, in a recent interview, alleged that Patekar had misbehaved with her while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss".</p>

<p>She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang.</p>


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7 Rohingya deported to Myanmar will be killed very soon: Rohingya refugees in Delhi After the Indian government deported seven of them to Myanmar this week, Rohingya refugees in India say they do not wish to return "until peace is restored in their homeland". And they added that the seven Rohingya refugees who have been deported will very soon be killed. Brett Kavanaugh sworn into Supreme Court after fight that divided US Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in Saturday as US Supreme Court justice following the closest Senate confirmation vote in more than a century, marking a major win for President Donald Trump's drive to move the country's political institutions to the right. The Senate voted 50-48 to approve Kavanaugh as protesters rallied across the country against a nominee who has been plagued by allegations of sexual misconduct as a young man and had questions raised over his candour and partisan rhetoric. Trump '100 per cent' certain Kavanaugh accuser named wrong person Donald Trump has said he is "100 per cent" certain Dr Christine Blasey Ford named the wrong person when she accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her. Kavanaugh was sworn in as a US Supreme Court justice on Saturday. "This is one of the reasons I chose him is because there is no one with a squeaky clean past like Brett Kavanaugh. He is an outstanding person and I'm very honoured to have chosen him," Reuters reported Trump as telling reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to a campaign rally in Kansas. Turkey says journalist was killed inside Saudi consulate: Report Turkish police have concluded that prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi mission in Istanbul after going missing Tuesday, an unnamed government official said Saturday. "Based on their initial findings, the police believe that the journalist was killed by a team especially sent to Istanbul and who left the same day," the official told AFP. Tanushree Dutta files sexual harassment complaint against Nana Patekar Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said. Dutta, in a recent interview, alleged that Patekar had misbehaved with her while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss". She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang.

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<p>Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said.</p>

<p>Dutta, in a recent interview, alleged that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nana-patekar-dissmisses-allegaions-of-sexual-harassment-imposed-on-him-169847">Patekar had misbehaved with her</a> while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss".</p>

<p>She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang.</p>

<p>According to Dutta's advocate Nitin Satpute, the actor will be giving a statement to the police on Sunday.</p>

<p>"We have filed a police complaint, they are investigating the matter and tomorrow (Sunday) they have called her (Dutta) for recording her statement," Satpute told PTI.</p>

<p>He added that a similar complaint had been filed by the actor back in 2008 as well.</p>

<p>In a letter, Dutta said that she lodged her complaint for the registration of FIR under Sections 354, 354 (A), Section 34 and Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).</p>

<p>She further said before shooting the song, which was supposed to be a solo song picturised only on her, she had clearly mentioned that she will not enact or perform any lewd, vulgar or uncomfortable steps.</p>

<p>However, on the forth day of the shoot, Patekar's behaviour was inappropriate as he was grabbing her by the arms and pushing her around on the pretext of teaching her some steps, the complaint said.</p>

<p>"When he was touching me indecently and unnecessary I felt very uncomfortable because of his behaviour, I felt he has outraged my modesty," the letter read.</p>

<p>Dutta even complained to the choreographer, producer and director hoping some action would be taken and everything would be fine.</p>

<p>But to her surprise, new steps were introduced by Acharya, which were intimate and included Patekar touching her inappropriately, she alleged.</p>

<p>The actor said she was being forced and pressurised to do the steps but after she refused, the producer threatened to defame her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Everyone was taking side of Patekar, she said.</p>

<p>She then called her parents and manager, who questioned Patekar's actions. However, the producer refused to budge and Dutta had no choice but to leave the studio, the complaint said.</p>

<p>On the way out, her car was attacked but with the help of the police she managed to escape from the spot, it added.</p>

<p>We were then taken to the police station and my statement was recorded but not as per the complaint. Many parts of my complaint were deleted, omitted and avoided, she alleged.</p>

<p>She also lodged a complaint with CINTAA in March 2008.</p>

<p>"After the above incident I was under tremendous shock and I suffered psychological trauma and was unable to take work and suffered huge monetary loss in crores," Dutta said in the letter.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Patekar, who was shooting for his upcoming film "Housefull 4" in Jodhpur, landed here Saturday.</p>

<p>"I said this ten years ago...<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nana-patekar-dissmisses-allegaions-of-sexual-harassment-imposed-on-him-169847"> A lie is a lie</a> (Dus saal pehle bol chuka hoon, ab jo jhoot hai woh jhoot hai')," Patekar told reporters here Saturday.</p>

<p>Patekar's lawyer had sent a legal notice to Dutta demanding apology.&nbsp;</p>


Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said.

Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against veteran actor Nana Patekar for allegedly sexually harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008, police said. Dutta, in a recent interview, alleged that Patekar had misbehaved with her while filming a song for the 2008 film "Horn Ok Pleasss". She has filed the complaint at the Oshiwara police station against Patekar, choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Sameer Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang. According to Dutta's advocate Nitin Satpute, the actor will be giving a statement to the police on Sunday. "We have filed a police complaint, they are investigating the matter and tomorrow (Sunday) they have called her (Dutta) for recording her statement," Satpute told PTI. He added that a similar complaint had been filed by the actor back in 2008 as well. In a letter, Dutta said that she lodged her complaint for the registration of FIR under Sections 354, 354 (A), Section 34 and Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). She further said before shooting the song, which was supposed to be a solo song picturised only on her, she had clearly mentioned that she will not enact or perform any lewd, vulgar or uncomfortable steps. However, on the forth day of the shoot, Patekar's behaviour was inappropriate as he was grabbing her by the arms and pushing her around on the pretext of teaching her some steps, the complaint said. "When he was touching me indecently and unnecessary I felt very uncomfortable because of his behaviour, I felt he has outraged my modesty," the letter read. Dutta even complained to the choreographer, producer and director hoping some action would be taken and everything would be fine. But to her surprise, new steps were introduced by Acharya, which were intimate and included Patekar touching her inappropriately, she alleged. The actor said she was being forced and pressurised to do the steps but after she refused, the producer threatened to defame her. Everyone was taking side of Patekar, she said. She then called her parents and manager, who questioned Patekar's actions. However, the producer refused to budge and Dutta had no choice but to leave the studio, the complaint said. On the way out, her car was attacked but with the help of the police she managed to escape from the spot, it added. We were then taken to the police station and my statement was recorded but not as per the complaint. Many parts of my complaint were deleted, omitted and avoided, she alleged. She also lodged a complaint with CINTAA in March 2008. "After the above incident I was under tremendous shock and I suffered psychological trauma and was unable to take work and suffered huge monetary loss in crores," Dutta said in the letter. Earlier in the day, Patekar, who was shooting for his upcoming film "Housefull 4" in Jodhpur, landed here Saturday. "I said this ten years ago... A lie is a lie (Dus saal pehle bol chuka hoon, ab jo jhoot hai woh jhoot hai')," Patekar told reporters here Saturday. Patekar's lawyer had sent a legal notice to Dutta demanding apology.

Tanushree Dutta files sexual harassment complaint against Nana Patekar

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<p>Hilda Heine, Marshall Islands first women president, spoke to WION and shared her views on India-Pacific ties, PM Modi, climate-change and her interest in Bollywood.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/election-commission-announces-poll-dates-for-madhya-pradesh-rajasthan-chhattisgarh-mizoram-and-telangana-169833">Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls in five states, results on December 11</a></p>

<p>The Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for the Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram Assembly elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While polls in Chhattisgarh are likely to be held in two phases, elections in the other states might see polling in one phase.</p>

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<p>At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured when a minibus fell into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near here, a senior police officer said on Saturday.</p>

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<p>Google's India-born chief executive Sundar Pichai quietly paid a visit to the Pentagon to ease tensions that erupted after employee outrage prompted the tech giant to sever a controversial defence contract to analyse drone video, according to a media report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nana Patekar on Saturday denied sexually harssing Tanushree Dutta on the sets of 'Horn Ok Pleassss'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I said this ten years ago... A lie is a lie (Dus saal pehle bol chuka hoon, ab jo jhoot hai woh jhoot hai')", said Patekar after returning from Jodhpur at the airport.</p>


India a world power, hope for strong ties: Marshall Islands president to WION Hilda Heine, Marshall Islands first women president, spoke to WION and shared her views on India-Pacific ties, PM Modi, climate-change and her interest in Bollywood.

India a world power, hope for strong ties: Marshall Islands president to WION Hilda Heine, Marshall Islands first women president, spoke to WION and shared her views on India-Pacific ties, PM Modi, climate-change and her interest in Bollywood. Election Commission announces dates for Assembly polls in five states, results on December 11 The Election Commission on Saturday announced dates for the Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Mizoram Assembly elections. While polls in Chhattisgarh are likely to be held in two phases, elections in the other states might see polling in one phase. Jammu and Kashmir: 15 killed, 19 injured as minibus falls into gorge near Banihal At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured when a minibus fell into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near here, a senior police officer said on Saturday. Google CEO secretly met Pentagon leaders over AI project: Report Google's India-born chief executive Sundar Pichai quietly paid a visit to the Pentagon to ease tensions that erupted after employee outrage prompted the tech giant to sever a controversial defence contract to analyse drone video, according to a media report. Nana Patekar dismisses sexual harassment allegations, says, 'A lie is a lie' Nana Patekar on Saturday denied sexually harssing Tanushree Dutta on the sets of 'Horn Ok Pleassss'. "I said this ten years ago... A lie is a lie (Dus saal pehle bol chuka hoon, ab jo jhoot hai woh jhoot hai')", said Patekar after returning from Jodhpur at the airport.

<p>Rakhi Sawant knows how to stay relevant as she manages to pull herself in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-footage-attack-tanushree-duttas-car-sets-hork-ok-pleassss-goes-viral-168700">Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy.</a> It started with Rakhi making shocking revelations about her replacing Tanushree Dutta in the song from 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’. She came in news for telling a different version of the story and even slammed Tanushree for maligning Nana’s image.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, Rakhi has filed an FIR because she has been receiving death threats over the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the uninitiated, Rakhi said that Tanushree when asked to film the song was found high on drugs and even fainted on the sets. She said, &nbsp;“Let that #MeToo movement go to the dogs, I did not want to be a part of this, but you media people have badgered me into hosting this press meet. As far as me replacing me Tanushree Dutta in the song ‘Nathani Utaro’, I was at home one evening when Ganesh Acharya called me asking me to come to the sets. After that, even Nana Patekar called me and requested me to come and shoot for the song."</p>

<p>She added, "At that time I did not know what had happened. Yet I went to the sets and when I got there I see this huge crowd near a vanity van and media people were there too. That’s when I asked what had happened, and Ganesh told me she was (Tanushree) was part of this song, and that she had already shot for a bit, but for the past four to five hours Tanushree had locked herself in the van and was unresponsive. Now I know Tanushree and her hairdresser as well, so I called her thinking she will at least answer my call, then I asked her makeup and hair team what was happening, and they said that Tanushree was unconscious for the past three to four hours. I was surprised to learn that, she was high on drugs and had fainted.”</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BogVF9WlhUr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Today filed a official written complaint with the Oshiwara police station in regards with the threatening and violent abusive phone calls for last few days as the unknown person calling in support of #tanushreedutta is angered with me because I took a stand in support of #MNS &amp; #Nanapatekar #willnottoleratenonsense Thanks #mumbaipolice #mns</a></p>

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<p>Rakhi added to her shocking claims that Tanushree was doing all this for publicity and that she wanted to get an entry in Bigg Boss 12. However, that looks out of the question as MNS workers recently threatened the show makers that if she did come in the house as a participant, they will resort to violence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BogVrhBFSCU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I will also file a police complaint against the people on Instagram and Facebook who will be using abusive,vulgar, derogatory and violent comments ..please note friends #willnottoleratenonsense</a></p>

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<p>Tanushree has meanwhile been issued <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-slapped-legal-notices-nana-patekar-and-vivek-agnihorti-claims-threats">legal notices</a> from Nana Patekar and Vivek Agnihotri, both of whom she accused of harassment&nbsp;while filming for their films respectively.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-case-artistes-body-admits-grievance-was-not-addressed-apologises"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Tanushree Dutta case: Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises</em></a></p>


Rakhi Sawant knows how to stay relevant as she manages to pull herself in the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy. It started with Rakhi making shocking revelations about her replacing Tanushree Dutta in the song from 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’.

Rakhi Sawant knows how to stay relevant as she manages to pull herself in the Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy. It started with Rakhi making shocking revelations about her replacing Tanushree Dutta in the song from 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’. She came in news for telling a different version of the story and even slammed Tanushree for maligning Nana’s image. Now, Rakhi has filed an FIR because she has been receiving death threats over the issue. For the uninitiated, Rakhi said that Tanushree when asked to film the song was found high on drugs and even fainted on the sets. She said, “Let that #MeToo movement go to the dogs, I did not want to be a part of this, but you media people have badgered me into hosting this press meet. As far as me replacing me Tanushree Dutta in the song ‘Nathani Utaro’, I was at home one evening when Ganesh Acharya called me asking me to come to the sets. After that, even Nana Patekar called me and requested me to come and shoot for the song." She added, "At that time I did not know what had happened. Yet I went to the sets and when I got there I see this huge crowd near a vanity van and media people were there too. That’s when I asked what had happened, and Ganesh told me she was (Tanushree) was part of this song, and that she had already shot for a bit, but for the past four to five hours Tanushree had locked herself in the van and was unresponsive. Now I know Tanushree and her hairdresser as well, so I called her thinking she will at least answer my call, then I asked her makeup and hair team what was happening, and they said that Tanushree was unconscious for the past three to four hours. I was surprised to learn that, she was high on drugs and had fainted.” View this post on Instagram Today filed a official written complaint with the Oshiwara police station in regards with the threatening and violent abusive phone calls for last few days as the unknown person calling in support of #tanushreedutta is angered with me because I took a stand in support of #MNS & #Nanapatekar #willnottoleratenonsense Thanks #mumbaipolice #mns A post shared by Rakhi Sawant (@rakhisawant2511) on Oct 4, 2018 at 1:52am PDT × Rakhi added to her shocking claims that Tanushree was doing all this for publicity and that she wanted to get an entry in Bigg Boss 12. However, that looks out of the question as MNS workers recently threatened the show makers that if she did come in the house as a participant, they will resort to violence. View this post on Instagram I will also file a police complaint against the people on Instagram and Facebook who will be using abusive,vulgar, derogatory and violent comments ..please note friends #willnottoleratenonsense A post shared by Rakhi Sawant (@rakhisawant2511) on Oct 4, 2018 at 1:57am PDT × Tanushree has meanwhile been issued legal notices from Nana Patekar and Vivek Agnihotri, both of whom she accused of harassment while filming for their films respectively. Also read: Tanushree Dutta case: Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises

Rakhi Sawant files FIR after receiving death threats over revelations on Tanushree Dutta case

<p>Freida Pinto, an&nbsp;Indian actress who got global recognition with her film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has also spoken in favour in Tanushree Dutta, who <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771">accused Nana Patekar of harassing her ten years ago</a>. Extending her support for Tanushree who came out in the open and has gone against the powerful in Hindi entertainment industry, Freida congratulated her for being brave and doing something monumental in this day and age.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a lengthy post on Instagram, Freida wrote: “Today, I interrupt my feed for a bit from all the fashion week poses to stand by what I truly Believe. I Believe Tanushree Dutta! I don't need to know her personally, neither have been present on that horrendous day she got bullied, abused both sexually and psychologically, intimidated and shut down in order to corroborate her story. However, I do know what Truth, Hurt and Abuse sounds like. The same way millions of people in the world know that Dr. Christine Blasey- Ford is NOT a Liar or an attention seeking, tantrum throwing overgrown child.”</p>

<p>Dr Christine Blasey is a professor of psychology in America who has accused US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were in high school.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-case-artistes-body-admits-grievance-was-not-addressed-apologises"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises</em></a></p>

<p>Freida continued, “I add my voice to the other voices coming out in support of Tanushree's bravery because God knows this is not going to be easy for you, Tanushree. But what you have done is monumental and important and it has to shake the very core of a nation and an ideology that for too long has gotten away with heinous crimes against women and where the ugliness of misogyny has dominated the rights and suppressed any voice that has dared to speak up.”</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-harassment-dimple-kapadias-old-video-talking-nana-patekars-dark-side"><em>Watch:&nbsp;Dimple Kapadia's old video talking of Nana Patekar's 'dark side' goes viral</em></a></p>

<p>She also addressed the issue keeping in mind how Tanushree is being accused of speaking on the matter after a decade. She wrote, “Also, even if someone speaks up ( and in Tanushree's case- speaks up AGAIN) 10 years later, it doesn't dilute or nullify a factual, verified, double verified truth. Her story is not a carton of milk that expires after a few days, ready to be discarded. So trolls: please do what you do best but it is not going to change the Truth. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/raveena-tandon-attacks-bollywood-tweets-industry-fails-stand-protect-its-own-168820"><em>Also read:&nbsp;Raveena Tandon bashes Bollywood, tweets 'industry fails to stand for &amp; protect its own'</em></a></p>

<p>“India - Stand Up, Speak Up. Don’t look to just your superstars to speak up. Be your own role models and follow the voice of your conscience. Follow the truth and stand by a woman’s right to be her own wind-keeper. You may just end up setting an example for many others who probably need your grit and courage to speak up. I SUPPORT TANUSHREE DUTTA.”</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bob_dLPn2m_/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Today, I interrupt my feed for a bit from all the fashion week poses to stand by what I truly Believe. I Believe Tanushree Dutta! I don't need to know her personally, neither have been present on that horrendous day she got bullied, abused both sexually and psychologically, intimidated and shut down inorder to corroborate her story. However, I do know what Truth, Hurt and Abuse sounds like. The same way millions of people in the world know that Dr. Christine Blasey- Ford is NOT a Liar or an attention seeking, tantrum throwing overgrown child. I add my voice to the other voices coming out in support of Tanushree's bravery because God knows this is not going to be easy for you, Tanushree. But what you have done is monumental and important and it has to shake the very core of a nation and an ideology that for too long has gotten away with heinous crimes against women and where the ugliness of misogyny has dominated the rights and suppressed any voice that has dared to speak up. Also, even if someone speaks up ( and in Tanushree's case- speaks up AGAIN) 10 years later, it doesn't dilute or nullify a factual, verified, double verified truth. Her story is not a carton of milk that expires after a few days, ready to be discarded. So trolls : please do what you do best but it is not going to change the Truth. India - Stand Up, Speak Up. Don't look to just your superstars to speak up. Be your own role models and follow the voice of your conscience. Follow the truth and stand by a woman's right to be her own wind keeper. You may just end up setting an example for many others who probably need your grit and courage to speak up. I SUPPORT TANUSHREE DUTTA.</a></p>

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<p>For those uninitiated, Tanushree accused Nana Patekar of harassing her on the sets of her 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Please’, leading her to walk out of the film. In an interview, Tanushree revealed that she was asked to do a song with the actor which was not mentioned in the contract. Nana has since filed a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-harassment-nana-patekars-lawyer-send-legal-notice-seek-apology-168172">legal complaint</a> against her asking for an apology’.</p>

<p>Several Bollywood stars like Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra have come out in her support.&nbsp;</p>


Freida Pinto, an Indian actress who got global recognition with her film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has also spoken in favour in Tanushree Dutta, who accused Nana Patekar of harassing her ten years ago.

Freida Pinto, an Indian actress who got global recognition with her film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ has also spoken in favour in Tanushree Dutta, who accused Nana Patekar of harassing her ten years ago. Extending her support for Tanushree who came out in the open and has gone against the powerful in Hindi entertainment industry, Freida congratulated her for being brave and doing something monumental in this day and age. In a lengthy post on Instagram, Freida wrote: “Today, I interrupt my feed for a bit from all the fashion week poses to stand by what I truly Believe. I Believe Tanushree Dutta! I don't need to know her personally, neither have been present on that horrendous day she got bullied, abused both sexually and psychologically, intimidated and shut down in order to corroborate her story. However, I do know what Truth, Hurt and Abuse sounds like. The same way millions of people in the world know that Dr. Christine Blasey- Ford is NOT a Liar or an attention seeking, tantrum throwing overgrown child.” Dr Christine Blasey is a professor of psychology in America who has accused US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were in high school. Also read: Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises Freida continued, “I add my voice to the other voices coming out in support of Tanushree's bravery because God knows this is not going to be easy for you, Tanushree. But what you have done is monumental and important and it has to shake the very core of a nation and an ideology that for too long has gotten away with heinous crimes against women and where the ugliness of misogyny has dominated the rights and suppressed any voice that has dared to speak up.” Watch: Dimple Kapadia's old video talking of Nana Patekar's 'dark side' goes viral She also addressed the issue keeping in mind how Tanushree is being accused of speaking on the matter after a decade. She wrote, “Also, even if someone speaks up ( and in Tanushree's case- speaks up AGAIN) 10 years later, it doesn't dilute or nullify a factual, verified, double verified truth. Her story is not a carton of milk that expires after a few days, ready to be discarded. So trolls: please do what you do best but it is not going to change the Truth. Also read: Raveena Tandon bashes Bollywood, tweets 'industry fails to stand for & protect its own' “India - Stand Up, Speak Up. Don’t look to just your superstars to speak up. Be your own role models and follow the voice of your conscience. Follow the truth and stand by a woman’s right to be her own wind-keeper. You may just end up setting an example for many others who probably need your grit and courage to speak up. I SUPPORT TANUSHREE DUTTA.” Read her post here: View this post on Instagram Today, I interrupt my feed for a bit from all the fashion week poses to stand by what I truly Believe. I Believe Tanushree Dutta! I don't need to know her personally, neither have been present on that horrendous day she got bullied, abused both sexually and psychologically, intimidated and shut down inorder to corroborate her story. However, I do know what Truth, Hurt and Abuse sounds like. The same way millions of people in the world know that Dr. Christine Blasey- Ford is NOT a Liar or an attention seeking, tantrum throwing overgrown child. I add my voice to the other voices coming out in support of Tanushree's bravery because God knows this is not going to be easy for you, Tanushree. But what you have done is monumental and important and it has to shake the very core of a nation and an ideology that for too long has gotten away with heinous crimes against women and where the ugliness of misogyny has dominated the rights and suppressed any voice that has dared to speak up. Also, even if someone speaks up ( and in Tanushree's case- speaks up AGAIN) 10 years later, it doesn't dilute or nullify a factual, verified, double verified truth. Her story is not a carton of milk that expires after a few days, ready to be discarded. So trolls : please do what you do best but it is not going to change the Truth. India - Stand Up, Speak Up. Don't look to just your superstars to speak up. Be your own role models and follow the voice of your conscience. Follow the truth and stand by a woman's right to be her own wind keeper. You may just end up setting an example for many others who probably need your grit and courage to speak up. I SUPPORT TANUSHREE DUTTA. A post shared by Freida Pinto (@freidapinto) on Oct 2, 2018 at 9:25am PDT × For those uninitiated, Tanushree accused Nana Patekar of harassing her on the sets of her 2008 film ‘Horn Ok Please’, leading her to walk out of the film. In an interview, Tanushree revealed that she was asked to do a song with the actor which was not mentioned in the contract. Nana has since filed a legal complaint against her asking for an apology’. Several Bollywood stars like Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra have come out in her support.

'I support Tanushree Dutta', Freida Pinto bats for actress in an Instagram post

<p>Tanushree Dutta’s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771">harassment claims</a> against Nana Patekar seems to have divided the Bollywood industry into two -- with some supporting the actress while others refusing to comment and avoiding a conversation completely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At an event today when Shakti Kapoor was asked to comment on the controversy, said that he has no knowledge on the matter as he was a kid back then. Laughing on the matter, Shakti was seen smirking and said, “I don’t know anything about this case. This was 10 years back, I was a kid back then.”</p>

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<p>The incident took place in 2008 on the sets of film ‘Horn Ok Please’ as Tanushree was asked to do a song with Nana, who she accused forced the makers to include the song with inappropriate moves and gestures. She subsequently walked out of the film. Her car was then attacked by goons as her parents came to pick her up.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/i-support-tanushree-dutta-freida-pinto-bats-actress-instagram-post-169138"><em>Read how Freida Pinto posted in support of Tanushree.&nbsp;</em></a></p>

<p>Nana, has meanwhile, responded to the accusations denying all charges. His lawyers also claim to have filed a legal suit asking for ‘apology’.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-case-artistes-body-admits-grievance-was-not-addressed-apologises"><em>Also read: Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises</em></a></p>


Tanushree Dutta’s harassment claims against Nana Patekar seems to have divided the Bollywood industry into two -- with some supporting the actress while others refusing to comment and avoiding a conversation completely.

Tanushree Dutta’s harassment claims against Nana Patekar seems to have divided the Bollywood industry into two -- with some supporting the actress while others refusing to comment and avoiding a conversation completely. At an event today when Shakti Kapoor was asked to comment on the controversy, said that he has no knowledge on the matter as he was a kid back then. Laughing on the matter, Shakti was seen smirking and said, “I don’t know anything about this case. This was 10 years back, I was a kid back then.” #WATCH:I don't know anything about this case. This was ten years back, I was a kid back then: Shakti Kapoor on #TanushreeDutta's harassment allegations against Nana Patekar. (2/10/2018) pic.twitter.com/FxD7LHL6MM — ANI (@ANI) October 3, 2018 × The incident took place in 2008 on the sets of film ‘Horn Ok Please’ as Tanushree was asked to do a song with Nana, who she accused forced the makers to include the song with inappropriate moves and gestures. She subsequently walked out of the film. Her car was then attacked by goons as her parents came to pick her up. Read how Freida Pinto posted in support of Tanushree. Nana, has meanwhile, responded to the accusations denying all charges. His lawyers also claim to have filed a legal suit asking for ‘apology’. Also read: Artistes' body admits 'grievance was not addressed', apologises

Watch Shakti Kapoor on Tanushree Dutta's case: I was a kid back then, don't know anything

<p>We are quick to point fingers at others when things go wrong. The recent allegation made by actress Tanushree Dutta on veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment has not just opened a can of worms in Bollywood but also got everyone divided. While most of Bollywood is being criticised (and rightly so) for not taking a stand and maintaining a stoic silence over a matter that needs urgent attention, there is also a certain section which has been constantly doubting Tanushree Dutta’s intent tagging the entire episode as a publicity stunt.</p>

<p>The incident happened ten years back on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleasss’ – a film that had Patekar playing a lead role while Dutta was signed in for a special number. Dutta states that it was supposed to be a solo number and she had rehearsed for different steps prior to the actual day of the shoot. On the day of the shoot, Nana Patekar insisted on joining and suggested steps to her which made her uncomfortable. As she stormed out of the set and locked herself in the vanity van, Tanushree alleges that the producer, the actor and the director called goons from MNS to vandalize her car as she tried to leave the set with her parents.</p>

<p>10 years on, as Tanushree brought up the topic in context to the global #MeToo movement in a recent TV interview. Bollywood, in its true fashion, has decided to remain mum. Some of the prominent names of the film industry like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have evaded commenting on the issue. There are others like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor who have come out in support of the actress and emphasised the importance to listen to her instead of questioning her intentions. And while Bollywood remains divided, the reactions from the common man have just highlighted the way our society functions.<br />
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Is it right to hold only the film industry accountable? Cases of sexual intimidation and harassment are not new to us. Neither is it just restricted to Bollywood. It is prevalent in workplaces and even homes. And it has always made us uncomfortable. Haven’t we all heard some serious cases of harassment and then brushed it under the carpet? So many such cases are never reported because of the fear of unpleasantness that comes along with it. So many times the victim is made to feel ashamed, questioned and cross-examined to an extent that he or she feels guilty and at fault.</p>

<p>I have heard of women leaving their secured job because of sexual intimidation from male colleagues. In most cases, they had complained to the HR but the company failed to take appropriate action and eventually it aggravated the problem making it difficult for them to work. In these cases, the companies failed the women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then there are horrid stories of abuse within families where a cousin or a relative would have made advances or even worse sexually exploited a child at a young age. In such cases, neither is the relative ostracised nor the victim. The victim is forced to co-exist with her offender. How are these cases any different from what Bollywood did to Tanushree?</p>

<p>We are all culprits and as a society, we all need to grow a spine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-aamir-khan-avoid-commenting-tanushree-dutta-nana-patekar-controversy">Amitabh Bachchan’s reaction </a>on the matter is exactly how most people would behave. Sure, the man could be a tad sensitive or used a bit of tact while addressing the matter- but Big B’s reaction resonates the way most of the society reacts to such cases. There is a general apathy towards victims. 'Since it doesn’t concern us, we won’t get involved in it' is a common form of reaction in such cases. Actor Shakti Kapoor even made a joke of the matter. When he was asked to comment on the issue, 66-year-old Kapoor cheekily said, "I don't know what happened 10 years ago, I was a kid back then." Laughing it off is perhaps the best way to evade the unpleasant question.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fact that a young budding star with an abysmal body of work complained about an established National Award-winning actor also did not help the case. Tanushree Dutta was best known for her raunchy roles in films like 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' and 'Chocolate'- and had dared to take on an actor of Nana Patekar's stature- who has had a shining career in films for over two decades and spotless track record. It was easy to believe the man and not the girl - because she could be doing this for 'publicity'. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Outside of Bollywood too, men, especially those in power yield an unspoken tyrannical rule over others making their mistakes blur. The film industry is no different. Here misogyny is at its peak. What Tanushree went through is not new, scores of women, with aspirations in their heart, come to Bollywood to become a part of the glamour world and so many of them have to retract after going through similar experiences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As <a href="https://www.facebook.com/renukash/posts/10156118196291656">Renuka Shahane rightly pointed out in a Facebook post,</a> "Whose career did this incident affect? None of the men had a difficult time. Their ego had won! The men got all the support that any industry ( not just the film industry) gives to powerful men. The only person who was traumatized was Tanushree. The scars have still not healed. Please do the math."</p>

<p>Would Tanushree Dutta's case gain this big a momentum if Farhan Akhtar and other prominent celebrities hadn't tweeted in her support? I doubt most of the media houses would pick up the story had journalist Janice Sequeira not corroborated Tanushree's story.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We all, media included, pay attention to those in power. It is human nature to listen to the people who have substantial influence over the society. We always tend to overlook those who may not be that influential or who do not have a say in things or perhaps do not enjoy the financial backing.</p>

<p>Actress Raveena Tandon points out, "What defines harassment in a workplace? The fact that many industry wives/girlfriends are silent observers or instigators, when actor husbands destroy the actresses careers after the chase and flirtation is over, have them replaced with other potential targets?(sic)" Raveena had tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a misogynistic society, women have to strive hard to make their voices heard. As a society, we need to listen. They may not be always speaking the truth, but that judgment can only be made after we hear all sides of the story. Turning a blind eye or keeping mum on grave issues will only encourage perpetrators more. Keeping mum on the matter will silence those who have been brave enough to share their horrific incidents. Let's not shun them, let's shun those who have tried to silence these brave individuals. &nbsp;<br />
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We are quick to point fingers at others when things go wrong. The recent allegation made by actress Tanushree Dutta on veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment has not just opened a can of worms in Bollywood but also got everyone divided.

We are quick to point fingers at others when things go wrong. The recent allegation made by actress Tanushree Dutta on veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexual harassment has not just opened a can of worms in Bollywood but also got everyone divided. While most of Bollywood is being criticised (and rightly so) for not taking a stand and maintaining a stoic silence over a matter that needs urgent attention, there is also a certain section which has been constantly doubting Tanushree Dutta’s intent tagging the entire episode as a publicity stunt. The incident happened ten years back on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleasss’ – a film that had Patekar playing a lead role while Dutta was signed in for a special number. Dutta states that it was supposed to be a solo number and she had rehearsed for different steps prior to the actual day of the shoot. On the day of the shoot, Nana Patekar insisted on joining and suggested steps to her which made her uncomfortable. As she stormed out of the set and locked herself in the vanity van, Tanushree alleges that the producer, the actor and the director called goons from MNS to vandalize her car as she tried to leave the set with her parents. 10 years on, as Tanushree brought up the topic in context to the global #MeToo movement in a recent TV interview. Bollywood, in its true fashion, has decided to remain mum. Some of the prominent names of the film industry like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan have evaded commenting on the issue. There are others like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor who have come out in support of the actress and emphasised the importance to listen to her instead of questioning her intentions. And while Bollywood remains divided, the reactions from the common man have just highlighted the way our society functions. Is it right to hold only the film industry accountable? Cases of sexual intimidation and harassment are not new to us. Neither is it just restricted to Bollywood. It is prevalent in workplaces and even homes. And it has always made us uncomfortable. Haven’t we all heard some serious cases of harassment and then brushed it under the carpet? So many such cases are never reported because of the fear of unpleasantness that comes along with it. So many times the victim is made to feel ashamed, questioned and cross-examined to an extent that he or she feels guilty and at fault. I have heard of women leaving their secured job because of sexual intimidation from male colleagues. In most cases, they had complained to the HR but the company failed to take appropriate action and eventually it aggravated the problem making it difficult for them to work. In these cases, the companies failed the women. Then there are horrid stories of abuse within families where a cousin or a relative would have made advances or even worse sexually exploited a child at a young age. In such cases, neither is the relative ostracised nor the victim. The victim is forced to co-exist with her offender. How are these cases any different from what Bollywood did to Tanushree? We are all culprits and as a society, we all need to grow a spine. Amitabh Bachchan’s reaction on the matter is exactly how most people would behave. Sure, the man could be a tad sensitive or used a bit of tact while addressing the matter- but Big B’s reaction resonates the way most of the society reacts to such cases. There is a general apathy towards victims. 'Since it doesn’t concern us, we won’t get involved in it' is a common form of reaction in such cases. Actor Shakti Kapoor even made a joke of the matter. When he was asked to comment on the issue, 66-year-old Kapoor cheekily said, "I don't know what happened 10 years ago, I was a kid back then." Laughing it off is perhaps the best way to evade the unpleasant question. The fact that a young budding star with an abysmal body of work complained about an established National Award-winning actor also did not help the case. Tanushree Dutta was best known for her raunchy roles in films like 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' and 'Chocolate'- and had dared to take on an actor of Nana Patekar's stature- who has had a shining career in films for over two decades and spotless track record. It was easy to believe the man and not the girl - because she could be doing this for 'publicity'. Outside of Bollywood too, men, especially those in power yield an unspoken tyrannical rule over others making their mistakes blur. The film industry is no different. Here misogyny is at its peak. What Tanushree went through is not new, scores of women, with aspirations in their heart, come to Bollywood to become a part of the glamour world and so many of them have to retract after going through similar experiences. As Renuka Shahane rightly pointed out in a Facebook post, "Whose career did this incident affect? None of the men had a difficult time. Their ego had won! The men got all the support that any industry ( not just the film industry) gives to powerful men. The only person who was traumatized was Tanushree. The scars have still not healed. Please do the math." Would Tanushree Dutta's case gain this big a momentum if Farhan Akhtar and other prominent celebrities hadn't tweeted in her support? I doubt most of the media houses would pick up the story had journalist Janice Sequeira not corroborated Tanushree's story. We all, media included, pay attention to those in power. It is human nature to listen to the people who have substantial influence over the society. We always tend to overlook those who may not be that influential or who do not have a say in things or perhaps do not enjoy the financial backing. Actress Raveena Tandon points out, "What defines harassment in a workplace? The fact that many industry wives/girlfriends are silent observers or instigators, when actor husbands destroy the actresses careers after the chase and flirtation is over, have them replaced with other potential targets?(sic)" Raveena had tweeted. What defines harassment in a workplace?The fact that many industry wives/girlfriends are silent observers or instigators, when actor husbands destroy the actresses careers after the chase and flirtation is over,have them replaced with other potential targets? — Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) September 29, 2018 × In a misogynistic society, women have to strive hard to make their voices heard. As a society, we need to listen. They may not be always speaking the truth, but that judgment can only be made after we hear all sides of the story. Turning a blind eye or keeping mum on grave issues will only encourage perpetrators more. Keeping mum on the matter will silence those who have been brave enough to share their horrific incidents. Let's not shun them, let's shun those who have tried to silence these brave individuals. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Tanushree Dutta harassment case: Why blame Bollywood alone? We are all culprits 

<p>Tanushree Dutta is on fire.</p>

<p>After accusing actor Nana Patekar of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771">harassing her ten years</a> ago on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’, she identifies another high-profile name from the industry who sexually harassed her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She accused director Vivek Agnihotri of inappropriate behaviour on the sets of his 2005 film, ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’. She revealed that the filmmaker asked her to strip and dance on the set. It was Irrfan Khan and Suniel Shetty who stood up for her at that time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview to DNA, Tanushree recounted the incident: “This guy (Vivek Agnihotri) wanted me to give cues to an actor (Irrfan Khan). It was an actor’s close-up. It was not even my shot. I was not even going to be in the shot. It was the actor’s close-up and he had to just look at something and give expressions. This director, he told me <em>‘</em><em>jao</em><em> </em><em>jaake</em><em> </em><em>kapde</em><em> </em><em>utaar</em><em> </em><em>ke</em><em> </em><em>naacho</em><em>, </em><em>usko</em><em> cues do</em> (go strip and dance, give (Irrfan) cues’.”</p>

<p>It was embarrassing for Tanushree who then said that it was Irrfan and Suneil who put a stop to this. She said that Irrfan assured Vivek that he could act without her dancing in front of him. Suneil who was also present on the set immediately spoke up and told Vivek that if cues were required then he could give them.</p>

<p>Vivek Agnihotri has of late developed an image for being right-wing and is often seen getting in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vivek-agnihotri-targets-swara-bhasker-with-an-abusive-tweet-twitter-forces-him-to-pull-it-down-165069">altercations with celebs on social media.</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tanushree has opened a can of worms and lent her two cents in the #MeToo campaign that has taken the world by a storm. The movement gained momentum after Hollywood celebrities came out in support of women who accused men in power of sexually abusing and harassing them in lieu of work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While talking about Nana Patekar, Tanushree was quoted as saying: “Everyone knows about Nana Patekar that he has always been disrespectful towards women. People in the industry know about his background... that he has beaten actresses, he has molested them, his behaviour with women has always been crude but no publication has printed anything about it.”</p>

<p>Nana <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nana-patekar-breaks-his-silence-over-tanushree-duttas-allegations-against-him-168010">responded to the allegations</a> and said he is contemplating legal action against the actress.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, what has been shocking that not many actors from the Hindi film industry have spoken on the matter. When Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan were asked about this during<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-aamir-khan-avoid-commenting-tanushree-dutta-nana-patekar-controversy"> ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ trailer launch</a>, they avoided commenting on it.&nbsp;</p>


Tanushree Dutta is on fire. After accusing actor Nana Patekar of harassing her ten years ago on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’, she identifies another high-profile name from the industry who sexually harassed her.

Tanushree Dutta is on fire. After accusing actor Nana Patekar of harassing her ten years ago on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’, she identifies another high-profile name from the industry who sexually harassed her. She accused director Vivek Agnihotri of inappropriate behaviour on the sets of his 2005 film, ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’. She revealed that the filmmaker asked her to strip and dance on the set. It was Irrfan Khan and Suniel Shetty who stood up for her at that time. In an interview to DNA, Tanushree recounted the incident: “This guy (Vivek Agnihotri) wanted me to give cues to an actor (Irrfan Khan). It was an actor’s close-up. It was not even my shot. I was not even going to be in the shot. It was the actor’s close-up and he had to just look at something and give expressions. This director, he told me ‘jao jaake kapde utaar ke naacho, usko cues do (go strip and dance, give (Irrfan) cues’.” It was embarrassing for Tanushree who then said that it was Irrfan and Suneil who put a stop to this. She said that Irrfan assured Vivek that he could act without her dancing in front of him. Suneil who was also present on the set immediately spoke up and told Vivek that if cues were required then he could give them. Vivek Agnihotri has of late developed an image for being right-wing and is often seen getting in altercations with celebs on social media. Tanushree has opened a can of worms and lent her two cents in the #MeToo campaign that has taken the world by a storm. The movement gained momentum after Hollywood celebrities came out in support of women who accused men in power of sexually abusing and harassing them in lieu of work. While talking about Nana Patekar, Tanushree was quoted as saying: “Everyone knows about Nana Patekar that he has always been disrespectful towards women. People in the industry know about his background... that he has beaten actresses, he has molested them, his behaviour with women has always been crude but no publication has printed anything about it.” Nana responded to the allegations and said he is contemplating legal action against the actress. Meanwhile, what has been shocking that not many actors from the Hindi film industry have spoken on the matter. When Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan were asked about this during ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ trailer launch, they avoided commenting on it.

Tanushree Dutta moves on from Nana Patekar, now accuses Vivek Agnihotri of sexual harassment

<p>Tanushree Dutta <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771">harassment case</a> gets murkier than before as veteran actor Nana Patekar has now decided to take a legal route.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an update today, Nana’s lawyer, Rajendra Shirodkar told ANI news agency that his client will be sending a legal notice to Tanushree as “she has made false allegations and has spoken untruth”.</p>

<p>He added, “We will send the notice later today which will be basically a notice seeking apology for her statements making allegations.”</p>

<p>It all started with Tanushree giving an interview to an entertainment channel about leaving the industry in which she revealed that her co-actor Nana Patekar had harassed her on set ten years ago while shooting for ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’ leading her to walk out of the film. She also<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-moves-nana-patekar-now-accuses-vivek-agnihotri-sexual-harassment"> accused director Vivek Agnihotri</a> of asking her to ‘strip and dance’ while shooting for ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’.</p>

<p>Nana <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nana-patekar-breaks-his-silence-over-tanushree-duttas-allegations-against-him-168010">denied</a> these allegations and said that he will take a legal course and not answer the media as he has not done anything wrong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-harassment-priyanka-chopra-parineeti-richa-chadha-swara-bhasker">Bollywood celebs are now coming out in support of Tanushree</a>, saying that we must stand with and “believe the survivors”.</p>


Tanushree Dutta harassment case gets murkier than before as veteran actor Nana Patekar has now decided to take a legal route. In an update today, Nana’s lawyer, Rajendra Shirodkar told ANI news agency that his client will be sending a legal notice to Tanushree as “she has made false allegations and has spoken untruth”.

Tanushree Dutta harassment case gets murkier than before as veteran actor Nana Patekar has now decided to take a legal route. In an update today, Nana’s lawyer, Rajendra Shirodkar told ANI news agency that his client will be sending a legal notice to Tanushree as “she has made false allegations and has spoken untruth”. He added, “We will send the notice later today which will be basically a notice seeking apology for her statements making allegations.” It all started with Tanushree giving an interview to an entertainment channel about leaving the industry in which she revealed that her co-actor Nana Patekar had harassed her on set ten years ago while shooting for ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’ leading her to walk out of the film. She also accused director Vivek Agnihotri of asking her to ‘strip and dance’ while shooting for ‘Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets’. Nana denied these allegations and said that he will take a legal course and not answer the media as he has not done anything wrong. Meanwhile, Bollywood celebs are now coming out in support of Tanushree, saying that we must stand with and “believe the survivors”.

Nana Patekar to send legal notice to Tanushree Dutta seeking apology

<p>A few days back, actress Tanushree Dutta<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tanushree-dutta-accuses-nana-patekar-harassing-her-set-10-years-ago-167771"> accused Nana Patekar of harassing her on the sets of a film </a>which the two were working in together. The incident had taken place 10 years back and Dutta had ultimately walked out of the project owing to the harassment she was subjected to.&nbsp;<br />
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As Dutta spoke up about the incident recently, she stated that how the #MeToo movemnet would never come to India as Bollywood chooses to keep mum on issues like these. Now Nana Patekar has broken his silence over the issue.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking to a daily, the actor said, "What can I say why she is saying it? How do I know why she is saying this? What does she mean by sexual harassment? There were 50-100 people on the set with me."</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-aamir-khan-avoid-commenting-tanushree-dutta-nana-patekar-controversy">Also read:&nbsp;Big B, Aamir avoid commenting on Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy</a><br />
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The actor stated that he would seek legal action against the actress. "I'll take legal action against her. But it is waste telling media about it because you will play up anything. Whatever people want to say, they can say. But I will continue doing my work," the actor added</p>


A few days back, actress Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of harassing her on the sets of a film which the two were working in together. The incident had taken place 10 years back and Dutta had ultimately walked out of the project owing to the harassment she was subjected to.

A few days back, actress Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of harassing her on the sets of a film which the two were working in together. The incident had taken place 10 years back and Dutta had ultimately walked out of the project owing to the harassment she was subjected to. As Dutta spoke up about the incident recently, she stated that how the #MeToo movemnet would never come to India as Bollywood chooses to keep mum on issues like these. Now Nana Patekar has broken his silence over the issue. Speaking to a daily, the actor said, "What can I say why she is saying it? How do I know why she is saying this? What does she mean by sexual harassment? There were 50-100 people on the set with me." Also read: Big B, Aamir avoid commenting on Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy The actor stated that he would seek legal action against the actress. "I'll take legal action against her. But it is waste telling media about it because you will play up anything. Whatever people want to say, they can say. But I will continue doing my work," the actor added

Nana Patekar breaks his silence over Tanushree Dutta's allegations 