Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Nana Patekar, Accused Of Harassment, Quits Housefull 4. Says It's 'Convenient' For Team

IANS, 12 Oct, 2018 12:51 PM
  • Nana Patekar, Accused Of Harassment, Quits Housefull 4. Says It's 'Convenient' For Team

Nana Patekar, who was to star in Housefull 4, has stepped out of the project citing 'convenience' of the production team the same day as Akshay Kumar (who is also part of the film) cancelled the shooting of the film over allegations against certain members of the film's team.

 

Speaking to news agency ANI, the veteran actor's son Malhar said Mr Patekar quitting the project is the 'appropriate' step. "Nana sahib thought of the convenience of everybody as he wishes the best for the producer and the crew and hence felt that stepping out of the project would be an appropriate thing to do at this point of time," read the statement.

 

The statement about Nana Patekar's exit from the project arrived hours after Sajid Khan - who was directing Housefull 4 - signed his resignation from the project on Twitter after being accused of sexual harassment by three women in individual #MeToo accounts.

 
 
 
 

Two weeks ago, the #MeToo movement in India was set in motion by Tanushree Dutta, who named Mr Patekar as her alleged harasser.

 

Today, Akshay Kumar, who was holidaying abroad, tweeted to say that the shooting of Housefull 4 has been stalled till 'further investigation'. Riteish Deshmukh, who also stars in Housefull 4, 'seconded' Akshay Kumar's decision.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

When Tanushree Dutta named and shamed Nana Patekar as a sexual predator, Mr Patekar was shooting with Team Housefull 4 in Jaisalmer.

 

Soon after his return to Mumbai, Nana Patekar briefly met the media and said: "My lawyer has asked me to not talk to any channel, have to listen to him. I would say what I said 10 years back, the truth doesn't change." Before the press meet, Nana Patekar told Times Now that it would have been impossible for him to harass Ms Dutta on a crowded set and that he would sue for defamation.

 
 
 
 

Meanwhile, Sajid Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct by actresses Rachel White (of Ungli) and Saloni Chopra (of TV series Screwed Up), and journalist Karishma Upadhyay. While Ms Chopra accused the filmmaker of harassing her mentally, emotionally and sexually, Ms White alleged Mr Khan asked her to "seduce him in 5 minutes" for a role.

 

Ms Upadhyay claimed that Sajid Khan started an interview with "trash talk" and added he tried to forcibly kiss her when she was trying to leave the room. Following the barrage of allegations, Sajid Khan's cousin Farhan Akhtar tweeted: "shocked, disappointed and heartbroken" while Mr Khan's sister Farah Khan, the producer of Housefull 4, said: "If my brother has behaved in this manner he has a lot to atone for."

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Radhika Apte Hopes For Safer Work Culture

Actress Radhika Apte says there is a need to create a culture without sexual abuse of anybody.

Radhika Apte Hopes For Safer Work Culture

Anushka's Character In 'Sui Dhaaga' Stole My Heart: Virat Kohli

Anushka's Character In 'Sui Dhaaga' Stole My Heart: Virat Kohli
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli says his wife and actress Anushka Sharma's character Mamta from her latest release "Sui Dhaaga - Made in India" stole his heart and added that he is very proud of her.

Anushka's Character In 'Sui Dhaaga' Stole My Heart: Virat Kohli

Bollywood Celebs Wish Lata Mangeshkar On 89th Birthday

Bollywood Celebs Wish Lata Mangeshkar On 89th Birthday
As melody queen Lata Mangeshkar turned 89 on Friday, celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit-Nene and Madhur Bhandarkar wished her good health and long life.

Bollywood Celebs Wish Lata Mangeshkar On 89th Birthday

Divya Dutta Lends Her Voice To TV Show

National Award-winning actress Divya Dutta has been roped in as the narrator of the upcoming mythological show "RadhaKrishn".

Divya Dutta Lends Her Voice To TV Show

Shahid Is My Teacher, Mentor: Ishaan Khatter

Actor Ishaan Khatter, who is close to his brother and actor Shahid Kapoor, says he discusses his professional choices with him.

Shahid Is My Teacher, Mentor: Ishaan Khatter

Becoming More Confident With Each Passing Day: Vicky Kaushal

Becoming More Confident With Each Passing Day: Vicky Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film "Uri", says that he is becoming more confident as an actor with each passing day.

Becoming More Confident With Each Passing Day: Vicky Kaushal