Breaking his silence on the allegations of sexual assault by actor Payal Ghosh on Saturday, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap rejected all the allegations saying they are “unfounded”. In a Hindi tweet, Kashyap said: “Wow, it took me so long to try to silence myself. You lied so much in this effort and you also dragged other women despite being a woman. Have some dignity ma’am! I’ll just say all your accusations are unfounded. “
‘You lied so much in this effort’
क्या बात है, इतना समय ले लिया मुझे चुप करवाने की कोशिश में। चलो कोई नहीं ।मुझे चुप कराते कराते इतना झूठ बोल गए की औरत होते हुए दूसरी औरतों को भी संग घसीट लिया। थोड़ी तो मर्यादा रखिए मैडम। बस यही कहूँगा की जो भी आरोप हैं आपके सब बेबुनियाद हैं ।१ / ४
– Anurag Kashyap (@ anuragkashyap72) September 19, 2020
He said: “In the process of accusing me, you also dragged the Bachchan family and my artists, but you failed. I got married twice. If it is a crime, then I accept it. I also admit that I have loved very much if she was my first wife, my second wife, or any lover, or any other woman I’ve worked with. “
“I will never behave in this way or tolerate such manners. I will see what happens. I will pray and love. Apologies for answering your English with my Hindi,” Kashyap added.
‘I am seeking action against him’
Speaking to ANI, Payal Ghosh said that he spoke with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and asked the Center and state governments for protection. “I have been advised to file a complaint. The National Commission for Women has also asked me to file a complaint,” she said. “I ask the authorities to be kind enough to take action and let the country see the devil behind this creative guy. I am aware that he can harm me and my safety is at risk. I am seeking action against him,” Ghosh said.
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In an interview with ABN Telugu news channel, the actor recounted the incident claiming that Kashyap allegedly told him that he “shouldn’t think about denying a big star like him” as it would allegedly “benefit her in the future.” He also alleged that Kashyap had threatened to keep quiet about the incident, reminding him of the “acid attacks” on women. Following Payal’s tweet, actress Kangana Ranaut came out in support of her and tweeted.
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NCW Director Rekha Sharma has also written to Payal Ghosh, asking her to formally submit a complaint so it can be addressed.
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