New Delhi: Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi who accused singer-actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment in 2018 and began the wave of the #MeToo motion in Pakistan, denies reports of her getting a jail time period.
According to media reports, the singer acquired a jail sentence of 3 years in a defamation lawsuit filed in opposition to her by singer Ali Zafar.
Meesha shared a media report by Daily Mail on her Instagram deal with, which claimed she has been sentenced to an arrest as faux. The singer wrote as a result of of such repercussions it’s onerous for sexual assault victims to return out.
“Another day Another disinformation campaign Speaking up is even harder than being harassed. This is why so many suffer in silence. Sending strength and solidarity to all those who speak up and risk their present to make way for a better future for all,” learn the singer’s submit.
She later shared two different images of herself and captioned them as “Here’s a picture of me not going to jail, suckers!” and “Keeping that crown chakra lit up Have faith through the hate.”
Meesha Shafi opened up about her alleged sexual harassment by Ali in 2018 via a Twitter submit. “I have been subjected, on more than one occasion, to sexual harassment of a physical nature at the hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. These incidences did not happen when I was young, or just entering the industry. This happened to me even though I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mother of two children,” learn Meesha’s assertion.
After her, 8 different girls got here out and accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment.
Ali, nonetheless, has unequivocally denied all claims and filed defamation lawsuits in opposition to these girls.
“I categorically deny all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi. I intend to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal vendettas on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family, the industry and my fans. Ultimately I am a strong believer that the truth, always prevails,” learn Ali’s assertion.
