The statement read ” Anurag and I last worked together in 2012-13 and he is a dear friend and extremely talented director. In my personal experience and to my knowledge, he has not misbehaved to me or anyone else. However, anyone who claims to have suffered abuse should report it to the authorities, the police and the judiciary. ”
Speaking of her name being dragged, she wrote: “I chose not to comment until now because I don’t believe in fights on social media or media testing.” I feel really angry that I was dragged into this mess. I get angry not only for myself, but also for all the women whose years of hard work and struggle boil down to unsubstantiated speculation and accusations in their workplace. Please refrain from this narrative. It is the joint responsibility of women and men to carefully protect the sanctity of #Metoo. This is my final answer. Please do not approach me for further comment on this matter. ”
Speaking to ANI, Payal had said: “Five years ago I met Anurag Kashyap regarding work. He called me at his house. When I went there, he took me to a separate room and tried to sexually assault me. He made me do it. ”
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