Nana Patekar

Diana Penty proud of India's #MeToo movement

Actress Diana Penty has come out in support of women who are speaking about their sexual harassment experiences, saying she is proud of today's women as it takes immense courage to talk about such issues.

Oct 12, 2018, 00:36 AM IST

Mumbai police lodges FIR against Nana, three others; starts probe

Mumbai police has lodged an FIR against actor Nana Patekar and three others on the basis of actor Tanushree Dutta's complaint of sexual harassment on the sets of a 2008 film and begun investigations, her lawyer said on Thursday.

Oct 12, 2018, 00:34 AM IST

Piyush Mishra accused of inappropriate behaviour, he says he doesn't remember but is sorry

A former newspaper staffer Thursday accused Piyush Mishra of inappropriate behaviour during a party but the writer-director said he was probably a "few drinks down" and apologises if he made the "lady uncomfortable". 

Oct 12, 2018, 00:31 AM IST

Mumbai Police begins probe into Tanushree-Nana case

Mumbai Police has started an investigation regarding an FIR lodged by Tanushree Dutta against actor Nana Patekar on charges of sexually harassing her on the sets of a 2008 film, said the actress' lawyer.

Oct 12, 2018, 00:27 AM IST

Shilpa Shinde rubbishes #MeToo movement, says things will remain as they are in the industry

The ongoing Me Too movement in India has paved the way for many women who suffered in silence to finally come out and speak about their horrific experiences. A lot of biggies from all the prominent industries had to finally bite the dust. But seems like, the whole idea behind the Me Too movement didn't go down well with the Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa Shinde. The actress during an interview with a web portal said that "there's no rape in this industry, it's a mutual understanding."

Oct 11, 2018, 19:34 PM IST

Nana Patekar, against my will and consent, started grabbing me by the arms: Tanushree Dutta said in a statement to police

Tanushree accused Patekar of misconduct while shooting for an item song in the film 'Horn Ok Pleassss' ten years ago.

 

Oct 11, 2018, 13:45 PM IST

Veteran actor Asrani calls 'MeToo movement' rubbish, says don't take it 'seriously'

All of this kickstarted after actress Tanushree Dutta claimed that Nana Patekar harassed her in 2008 on the sets of her film 'Horn OK Pleassss'.

Oct 11, 2018, 12:20 PM IST

Ram Gopal Varma reacts to Nana Patekar-Tanushree Dutta controversy—Watch

Tanushree has claimed in recent interviews that Patekar harassed her sexually in 2008.

Oct 11, 2018, 08:05 AM IST

Sona Mohapatra accuses Kailash Kher of sexual misconduct

Singer Sona Mohapatra has accused singer-composer Kailash Kher of sexual misconduct, claiming he once placed his hands on her thigh.

Oct 11, 2018, 00:18 AM IST

#MeToo: More accusations, denials, legal actions in showbiz

The dark underbelly of showbiz continued to shine bright on Wednesday as well-known women like actors Sandhya Mridul and Amyra Dastur and singer Sona Mohapatra came out about their unsavoury harassment experiences, even as the IFTDA sent a notice to actor Alok Nath who has been accused of rape by writer-producer Vinta Nanda.

Oct 11, 2018, 00:02 AM IST

#MeToo: Top Bollywood body sends notices to Patekar, Bahl, Alok Nath

Taking a firm stand against cases of alleged sexual harassment in the film industry, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has sent notices to Nana Patekar, Vikas Bahl and Alok Nath, who have been accused of indulging in such acts.

Oct 10, 2018, 23:52 PM IST

#MeToo: Popular comedienne Kaneez Surka accuses Aditi Mittal of sexual misconduct

Aditi Mittal has been actively advocating the Me Too movement and calling out sexual predators on social media.

Oct 10, 2018, 18:58 PM IST

Tanushree Dutta submits documents to support harassment claims

The 40-page compilation includes details of the 2008 complaint which talks about the dance sequence in the film which Tanushree was not happy with. 

Oct 10, 2018, 14:44 PM IST

We should look into harassment cases seriously, says Kay Kay Menon

The #MeToo movement in India exploded after Tanushree Dutta renewed a decade-old complaint of harassment against actor Nana Patekar two weeks ago. 

 

Oct 10, 2018, 14:03 PM IST

Alok Nath did not deny sexual harassment charges even in 2003, 2004, 2005: Vinta Nanda

She also explained how the environment has changed now and has become more favorable for the females.

Oct 10, 2018, 07:17 AM IST

Women should speak up when they are wronged: Sonakshi Sinha on #MeToo movement

Sonakshi Sinha on #MeToo movement

Oct 09, 2018, 21:57 PM IST

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya denies allegations of sexual harassment

The MeToo movement in India has forced the biggies from all walks of life to finally bite the dust. After Nana Patekar, Alok Nath, popular Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya was accused of sexual misconduct. However, the singer has outrightly denied all the allegations against him.

Oct 09, 2018, 19:50 PM IST

Maharashtra commission for women slaps notice on Nana Patekar, summons Tanushree Dutta

The Maharashtra State Commission for Women issued notices to Nana Patekar, film director Rakesh Sarang and choreographer Ganesh Acharya.

Oct 09, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar row: Actress seeks Maharashtra Women Commission's intervention

The former Miss India has sought women commission`s intervention days after she alleged that veteran actor Nana Patekar allegedly misbehaved with her.

Oct 09, 2018, 08:03 AM IST

Difficult to be a woman in India: Soha Ali Khan

Soha Ali Khan has come forward in support of Tanushree Dutta by saying it is very difficult to be a woman in a country like India.

Oct 09, 2018, 07:54 AM IST