Bollywood
Actors show their support for Tanushree Dutta
Tanushree Dutta has shocked everyone when he alleged Nana Patekar of sexual harassment.
In the beginning celebrities hesitated to comment about it but now people have started to show their support for her.
It all started when Janice Sequiera tweeted revealing that she was present during the incident which Tanushree is quoting.
Farhan Akhtar was the first big name to show his support. He retweeted Janice’s Twitter thread and stated “This thread is very telling @janiceseq85 was there at the time of the incident being debated today. Even when #TanushreeDutta had a career concerns to keep quite 10 years ago she did not & her story hasn’t changed now. Her courage should be admired, not her intention questioned.”
Priyanka Chopra also shared his tweet and wrote “Agreed …. The world needs to #BelieveSurvivors”
Sonam Kapoor also retweeted Janice’s thread and wrote “I believe #TanushreeDutta and @janiceseq85 recollection of the account. Janice is my friend and she is anything but an exaggerator or a liar. And it’s upto us to stand together.”
Tanushree stated that Nana Patekar sexually harassed her when they were shooting Horn OK Pleasss. She said that she was performing a solo song when Nana Patekar puller her arms and tried to teach some dance steps. She further added that he was also able to get an intimate scene with her.
On the other hand a representative from Patekar’s side stated that they will be sending a legal notice to Tanushree Dutta.
“We are in the process of sending a legal notice of Tanushree Dutta, as she has made a false allegation and has spoken untruths. We will send the notice later today (Friday) which will be basically a notice seeking apology for her statements making allegations.” Said Rajendra Shiradkar, Nana Patekar’s lawyer.