IFTDA issues notice to Sajid Khan
Following sexual harassment allegations in the wake of ongoing #MeToo movement, director Sajid Khan has been slapped a notice by Indian Film & Television Directors' Association. Khan is facing grave allegations of sexual misconduct by three women.
In a letter to Sajid, IFTDA has demanded an explanation from the director for his alleged offensive behaviour within seven days. "Your lewd and obscene actions have brought disrepute to Indian Film and Television Directors' Association. We, therefore, want an explanation from you for such offensive behaviour within seven days of receipt of the notice for further action as per the rules and regulations," said the letter, signed by IFTDA president Ashoke Pandit.
In case of no reply, the letter stated, ex-parte decision would be taken. Sajid has been accused of sexual harassment by actors Saloni Chopra and Rachel White and journalist Karishma Upadhyay. Following the allegations, Sajid stepped down as the director of Housefull 4. He has been replaced by Farhad Samji. Even Bipasha Basu made shocking revelations about Sajid Khan.
Housefull 4 also has Nana Patekar in a pivotal role. The veteran actor has been accused by former beauty queen Tanushree Dutta of sexual harassment during the shooting of 2008 film Horn Ok Please.
(With PTI inputs)
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