After Pakistani singer-actress Meesha Shafi levelled sexual harassment accusations on Twitter against music sensation Ali Zafar, it has caused an uproar in the entertainment industry. Amidst the following hustle-bustle concerning a serious allegation, Ali has issued a statement refuting all claims made by Meesha. The 37-year-old Dear Zindagi actor-singer also took the same platform to clarify his stand on the whole incident that has put a huge question mark on his character and professional behaviour. Ali Zafar who has been married to Ayesha Fazli since 2009 is father of two children, a son and daughter. He has emphasized on being a loving family man, something that has always associated with Ali Zafar's personality. Meesha Shafi Accuses Ali Zafar of Sexual Harassment: Female Pakistani Singer Says Ali Sexually Harassed Her on Multiple Occasions.

Read Ali Zafar’s full statement on Meesha Shafi' sexual harassment allegations: “I am deeply aware and in support of the global #MeToo movement and what it stands for. I am the father of a young girl and a young boy, a husband to a wife and a son to a mother. I am a man that has stood up for myself, my family, my colleagues and friends countless times in the face of slander, defamation and general unkindness. I will do the same today. I have nothing to hide. Silence is absolutely not an option.

I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi. I intend to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal vendettas on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family, the industry and my fans. Ultimately I am a strong believer that the truth, always prevails.” Meesha Shafi-Ali Zafar Sexual Harassment Allegations: Female Pakistani Actress Has Worked in Bollywood Films with Farhan Akhtar and Om Puri.

Earlier, Meesha has put down her feelings in a detailed note on how Ali, whom she had known for years had caused her immense pain by sexually harassing on multiple occasions. She had made this sensational admission on the micro-blogging site using the hashtag #MeToo, a global movement against sexual harassment and assault.

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