A day after actor Payal Ghosh accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual harassment, famous stylist and producer / director Sapna Bhavnani said on Sunday that she is “ready” to file an official complaint against a man who has “physically abused her,” mentally and sexually. ” . She also said that she received threats and was asked to remain silent. In a quick response, NCW Director Rekha Sharma asked her to submit a detailed complaint or to file a complaint online.
‘I forgot I had a voice’
On Twitter, Bhavnani said: “Early morning in Kashmir and #MeToo is trending.” Continuing, she called the director of the National Commission for Women, Rekha Sharma, and said: “I think I am ready to make an official complaint against a man who physically, mentally and sexually abused me and then tried to silence me with threats. … How should I do it? ” start the process with “.
Early morning in #Cashmere and #I also is trend. @sharmarekha I think I am ready to make an official complaint against a man who physically, mentally and sexually abused me and then tried to silence me with threats. How should I start the process with @NCWIndia #Metooindia
– (@sapnabhavnani) September 20, 2020
After thanking Rekha Sharma, Sapna Bhavnani said she has been “so quiet” with her own story that she forgot she had a voice.
Anurag Kashyap breaks the silence
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. “
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
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.
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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