New Delhi: Pakistani singer Meesha Shaafi, who levelled severe allegations towards singer-actor Ali Zafar, faces as much as three years of jail time period.
As per Mail Online, Shaafi, who accused Zafar of sexually harassing her in the course of the #MeToo 2018 motion, faces a three-year jail time period in Pakistan after Ali filed felony defamation cost towards her.
Meesha’s accusations marked the entry of the worldwide in style #MeToo motion which was began by ladies to share their experiences of sexual harassment confronted by them on the office that they have been unable to deal with again then, in conservative Pakistan.Â
“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 the singer’s assertion.
Sharing this as a result of I consider that by talking out about my very own expertise of sexual harassment, I’ll break the tradition of silence that permeates by our society. It shouldn’t be simple to talk out.. however it’s tougher to remain silent. My conscience won’t enable it anymore #MeToo pic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) April 19, 2018
After Meesha, eight different ladies additionally got here out and accused the singer-actor of sexual misconduct. The ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ actor has, nevertheless, categorically denied all allegations and has filed defamation circumstances towards all the ladies.
“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.
