Sajid Khan Me Too Controversy: Sona Mohapatra Asks Bollywood To Speak Up For Indian Model Paula
In her tweet, supporting Paula, she addressed Bollywood with the slogan that celebs are using in support of Rhea Chakraborty.
Filmmaker Sajid Khan is once again engulfed in the #MeToo row after Indian model Paula accused him of casting couch at the age of 17. The director was already accused of sexual harassment by a few women from the industry when the #MeToo movement was at peak in India. Now after Paula has come out with her public statement against Sajid, singer Sona Mohapatra has taken a stand for her. Indian Model Paula Accuses Sajid Khan of Sexual Misconduct, Reveals He Asked Her to Strip to Get a Role in Housefull.
In her tweet, supporting Paula, she addressed Bollywood with the slogan that celebs are using in support of Rhea Chakraborty. She wrote, "Let’s #SmashThePatriarchy #Bollywood? “Indian model Paula: Sajid Khan asked me to strip for getting a role in Housefull.” (P.S did the film have an age appropriate role for a 17 year old? Romancing 40 plus men maybe?) HOW MANY WILL SPEAK UP? @IndiaMeToo." #ArrestSajidKhan Trends On Twitter After Model Paula Accuses Housefull Director Of Sexual Misconduct (View Tweets).
Sona Mohapatra's Tweet:
In her statement on Instagram, Paula had said, "When #MeToo movement started, a lot of people spoke about Sajid Khan but I did not dare to because like every other actor who has no godfather and had to earn for a family I kept quiet. Now I don't have my parents with me. I'm earning for myself. I can dare to tell that I have been harassed by Sajid Khan at the age of 17 (sic)."
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