Tanushree Dutta in a new statement has said that she is ‘appalled’ at Farah
Khan for posting a picture with actor Nana Patekar, whom Tanushree has accused
of sexual harassment. Farah’s post came hours after Tanushree made her
allegations.
“Tanushree is upset about two things.
Farah’s Instagram post has appalled her. Being a woman herself, Farah has made
her stand very clear by going ahead with Nana for the Housefull shoot,” the
statement read, according to India Today.
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Farah’s followers were quick to criticise
the filmmaker. “I don’t find the caption funny at all. In fact I find it
absolutely demeaning and trivialising the issue of mistreatment of women. And
ironically it’s posted by a woman. Figures,” read a comment. “This is how you
support women Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar because Nana Patekar
harassed her and now you are taking a selfie with nana and posting on social
media you lost all the respect I really feel bad you are No Woman No Woman,”
wrote another.
In a separate instance, Tanushree accused director Vivek
Agnihotri of commanding her to remove her clothes and dance for a shot she
wasn’t even supposed to be in. She thanked her co-stars Suniel Shetty and
Irrfan Khan for standing up for her at the time.
Several Bollywood actors such as Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar,
Sonam Kapoor and other have expressed their support for Tanushree on Twitter,
while on the other hand many biggies like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan have
refused to talk on the same.
Tanushree has also reacted strongly to Priyanka’s supportive
tweet in which she had said that it is vital to believe survivors’ stories.
Tanushree, expressing cynicism over the intention of the tweet, told Zoom,
“Well, it’s amazing. She ( Priyanka) has finally decided to join the bandwagon.
It’s probably a smart thing to do at this point of time. But I just want people
to know that I am not going to be reduced to a survivor. I have a name, I have
a story and I have this truth that I am trying to get out because it’s not for
me but for people who will come forward in the generations to come.”
Twinkle Khanna has also given support to Tanushree on Twitter,
however, the ‘Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ actress gave her a hard-hitting reply. In a
tweet, Twinkle wrote, “Please read this thread before judging or shaming
#TanushreeDutta a working environment without harassment and intimidation is a
fundamental right and by speaking up this brave woman helps pave the way
towards that very goal for all of us!”
Tanushree
wrote, “Thank you, ma’am, for supporting me but your husband is about to or is
even shooting the film with Nana Patekar. What about that?” Nana Patekar is currently
working with Akshay Kumar in Housefull 4.
