Preity Zinta Gives Clarification On Her Controversial #MeToo Statements (Watch Unedited Video)

Preity Zinta is right now at the helm of a fresh controversy, thanks to her controversial statements on the #MeToo movement. The social media has been abuzz with several sexual harassment stories, with women mustering up courage and naming the perpetrators. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, the Kal Ho Naa Ho actress made some startling statements and the video attracted flak. However, the Bollywood star took Twitter to slam the interviewer and the portal for editing the interview in a controversial manner.

In the edited version, she is seen laughing while discussing the movement. She was also shown saying ' I wish someone had bothered me', when asked about whether she had faced any similar ordeal in her career. But the actress lashed out saying that she was upset with the editing and that was not what she meant. Preity Zinta Molestation: Case Against Ness Wadia Quashed By Bombay High Court!.

Check out Preity Zinta's response here

Here's the unedited version of the video

Her statements in the interview created a stir on social media. The Twitterati was furious over her opinion on the sensitive subject like #MeToo. Meanwhile, many Bollywood stars have been struck by the #MeToo turmoil, including renowned stars and filmmakers. Alok Nath, Anu Malik, Vikas Bahl, Varun Grover, Subhash Ghai, Rajat Kapoor to name a few were accused of sexual harassment by various women.

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