Tanushree Dutta – Nana Patekar Row: If Proven, Person Responsible Should Be Punished for the Act, Says Annu Kapoor

Aashiq Banaya Aapne actress Tanushree Dutta, who has levelled sexual harassment allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar on September 26 (2018), has created a massive stir in the industry. After she revealed the horrifying incident of sexual abuse by the Horn Ok Please actor, many celebrities came out in support of Tanushree Dutta. Some celebrities also slammed her allegations while a few others chose to have a diplomatic stand with respect to this row. Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar Row: Farhan Akhtar Comes Out in Support of the Actress, Says ‘Her Courage Should Be Admired, Not Her Intention Questioned’ 

Now, the latest celebrity to join the bandwagon of Bollywood stars who have come out in support of former actress Tanushree Dutta's allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar is veteran actor Annu Kapoor. In a statement to ANI, the actor said, "A woman has been disrespected and if that is proved, the person responsible should receive punishment for the act, whether that person is Nana Patekar, Annu Kapoor, or Narendra Modi. However, it should be proved: Annu Kapoor on #TanushreeDutta allegations against Nana Patekar" Tanushree Dutta UNHAPPY With Priyanka Chopra Calling Her a Survivor, Says ‘I Have a Name’!

Reportedly, Tanushree Dutta actress alleged that Nana Patekar has sexually harassed her in 2009 while working on sets of Horn Ok Please; she further claimed that the veteran actor has a history of abusing women. However, the Welcome actor refuted the allegations. In a statement to a leading portal, the actor had said, "People can say whatever they want to say, I will keep doing my work." Stay tuned to LatestLY for further updates.

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