Dia Mirza Calls Out Sajid Khan For 'Rude' and 'Sexist' Behaviour, Says 'I Was Deeply Disturbed'
Dia Mirza, who worked with the filmmaker in Heyy Baby said how he has always been "obnoxious", "rude" and "sexist".
After Saloni Chopra, Rachel White, Esha Gupta and Bipasha Basu, yet another personality who has worked with Sajid in the past has spoken up against him. Dia Mirza, who worked with the filmmaker in Heyy Baby said how he has always been "obnoxious", "rude" and "sexist". "I was deeply disturbed. I agree that Sajid was obnoxious, extremely sexist and ridiculous. Even for me, the details of these accounts are beyond shocking. I have personally always have had a radar for such people. I have never invested in a relationship with such people even in the workplace," Dia said in an interview with India Today Television. #MeToo in Bollywood: Saqib Salem Shares Horrific Details of Being Sexually Harassed at The Age of 21.
Dia also went on to say that the people exposed in the wake of the #MeToo movement, are not shocking and that the industry always knew about them. "We often brush off certain kind of behaviour. But I wouldn't have imagined that Sajid could be capable of doing this to a woman. I completely understand the shock people are feeling right now, but it would be unfair to say that the names that are coming out is shocking. It's a deeply bewildering time for a lot of people. I don't think anyone saw it coming. It is shameful that we didn't see it coming. Most are silent mainly because of the relationship that they share with these people," she added. #MeToo Impact: Sajid Khan Asked To Explain His ‘Offensive Behaviour’ to Director's Organisation or Face Action!
The Housefull director who has been accused by several women, has been asked by Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association for an explanation for the rude and offensive behaviour. The notice reads: "Your lewd and obscene actions have brought disrepute to Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association. We, therefore, want an explanation from you for such offensive behaviour within seven days of the receipt of the notice for further action as per the rules and regulations… In case of no reply, ex-parte decision would be taken."
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