Adding to the chain of Tanushree Dutta – Nana Patekar controversy which had invited many other celebs into spat, Rakhi Sawant has recently claimed that Tanushree Dutta is a lesbian who kept touching latter’s private parts and raped her multiple times. While speaking to the media, Rakhi, dressed in a[Read More…]
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Rana Daggubati replaces Nana Patekar in Housefull 4
What Bollywood does not know as yet, Telugu cinema – popularly known as Tollywood, has confirmed for us. It’s to do with Sajid Nadiadwala’s troubled film Housefull 4 whose fourth schedule is now being shot at the Chitrakoot Grounds in Andheri west. The film was in disarray about 10 days[Read More…]
Did KWAN founder Anirban Blah stage his own suicide?
The Me Too movement has certainly caused an uproar in India, especially in the movie industry, as more women open up about their horrific sexual harassment incidents, at the hands of powerful men. Names like Nana Patekar, Alok Nath, Sajid Khan, Rajat Kapoor, Vikas Bahl, Sushant Singh Rajput, Mukesh Chhabra[Read More…]
Whether #MeToo stays or fizzles out, people will be wary: Neena Gupta
The most substantial impact of the #MeToo movement, which took off in India following actress Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations against actor Nana Patekar, is that people now will be wary of engaging in misconduct — whether or not the movement continues — says veteran actress Neena Gupta. Asked if[Read More…]
From I am neither Nana nor Tanushree to supporting #MeToo; Amitabh Bachchan joins the campaign to be on right side of crowd
Finally, Amitabh Bachchan expressed his opinion on the issue of sexual harassment on workplace after #MeToo movement took the country by storm. In an interview that was taken to mark his 76th birthday, Big B broke his silence and said, “women should not be subjected to misbehaviour at workplace.” However,[Read More…]
Nana Patekar, 3 others booked for sexual harassment on movie sets
Taking #MeToo to another level, Nana Patekar and three others have been booked on molestation charges of another actor on the sets of a movie said police. The case was registered against the veteran actor with the police after a Bollywood actor accused Nana of sexually harassing her on the[Read More…]
#MeToo: India Today calls ex-editor Rukmini Sen ‘malicious’ after being accused to ‘complicit’ in sexual harassment complaints
#MeToo movement, the social media movement which grabbed eyeballs last year has reached the Indian shores, taking away a number of Bollywood celebrities, actors, directors, producers, cricketers, politicians and even renowned journalists who are rather responsible to be the voice of sufferers. In the latest development, India Today group responded[Read More…]
#MeToo: Following allegations, Terribly Tiny Tales co-founder Chintan Ruparel steps down as CCO
After a Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta levelled allegations against actor Nana Patekar, women are openly calling out their sexual harassers. While a number of Bollywood celebrities including actors, directors, producers and singers got stuck in #MeToo controversies. Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) co-founder Chintan Ruparel is the latest one. TTT, quite[Read More…]
#MeToo: Actor-filmmaker Rajat Kapoor issues apology after slapped with allegation of sexual misconduct
While Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy engulfed Bollywood, more women have gather courage to speak up of their #MeToo experiences across the media industry. In a yet another shocking development, Actor-Filmmaker Rajat Kapoor was accused of sexual harassment. A Twitter user shared a post recently where two women had accused the[Read More…]
Nana Patekar cancels press meet on Tanushree Dutta’s allegation
Mumbai: Actor Nana Patekar on Monday cancelled a press conference where he was due to address the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by actress Tanushree Dutta. The media was informed about the cancellation by Nana’s son Malhar. The text message, sent out late on Sunday, read: “Just wanted to[Read More…]
Weed out toxic people from Bollywood: Pulkit Samrat
Mumbai: As Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations against Nana Patekar have sparked a debate in the Hindi entertainment industry, actor Pulkit Samrat has requested the film fraternity to come together and remove “toxic” people from the industry. The “Fukrey” actor Pulkit Samrat on Sunday took to social media to share[Read More…]
Tanushree Dutta files complaint against Nana Patekar
Mumbai: Actress Tanushree Dutta on Saturday filed a police complaint against Nana Patekar for allegedly harassing her on the sets of a film in 2008. According to the complaint, a copy of which is being circulated on WhatsApp, Tanushree has also complained against choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Samee Siddiqui, director[Read More…]
Interview: I’m hoping more voices join me: Tanushree Dutta
Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Actress Tanushree Dutta, in the eye of a storm after her renewed allegation of facing harassment by veteran Nana Patekar, says while the entertainment industry is strewn with predators, not many women have so far come out and spoken. She hopes more voices join her. Excerpts:[Read More…]
Cross questioning victim is unfair: Sayantani Ghosh on #MeToo
New Delhi: As Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations against Nana Patekar have sparked a debate in the Hindi entertainment industry, television actress Sayantani Ghosh has urged fraternity members not to question the victim’s intentions. In an interview to IANS here, the “Naamkarann” actress said: “It takes immense courage for a[Read More…]
Tanushree Dutta slapped with defamation case for commenting against Raj Thackeray
Already caught in controversies with Nana Patekar, Tanushree Dutta is stuck in yet another controversy. Mumbai Police on Thursday filed a defamation case against Tanushree for her remarks against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. The case was filed by the Kaij police in Maharashtra’s Beed district on Wednesday evening[Read More…]
I applaud Tanushree Dutta’s courage, says Varun Dhawan
Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan has applauded the courage of actress Tanushree Dutta, who has spoken out about experiencing sexual harassment. Tanushree, a decade after she first named Nana Patekar for harassing her on the sets of a film, has once again spoken out about the ordeal in the wake of[Read More…]
Bollywood stars support Tanushree’s #MeToo against Nana Patekar
After days long fight, Actor Tanushree Dutta has finally garlanded some support from the Bollywood industry in her fight against Nana Patekar whom she accused of sexually harassing her during a shoot back in 2008. While most Bollywood biggies including Amitabh Bachchan, Amir Khan and Salman Khan chose to artfully[Read More…]
No #MeToo in Bollywood: Amitabh Bachchan refuses to take stand on Tanushree-Nana Patekar controversy
During a trailer launch event of upcoming movie ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’, megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Amir Khan were questioned about their views over the controversial Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar case to which, the stars artfully cornered themselves. “Neither I am Tanushree, Nor am I Nana. So, I cannot say anything on[Read More…]
I’m neither Tanushree, nor Nana: Amitabh on Bollywood’s #MeToo story
Mumbai: Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday dodged a question about actress Tanushree Dutta’s sexual harassment allegations against veteran actor Nana Patekar — which is likely to kickstart Bollywood’s own #MeToo movement. At a film’s trailer launch, a mediaperson asked Amitabh and superstar Aamir Khan to share their views on[Read More…]
Tanushree Dutta accuses Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct, disrespectful behaviour towards women
The ball for India’s #MeToo movement could have started rolling a decade ago, had the industry not remained silent when she had first levelled harassment accusations against veteran actor Nana Patekar, says actress and former beauty queen Tanushree Dutta. Model and Actress Tanushree Dutta opens up about her decade-old controversy[Read More…]