Aditya Narayan respects singer-composer Anu Malik and supports his return to the singing reality show 'Indian Idol'.
Anu Malik who was earlier accused of sexual misconduct has been rehired as a judge for the eleventh season of Indian Idol. After the allegations surfaced the singer and composer was removed from the show last year. However, the news didn't sit well with Sona Mohapatra, who had levelled the allegations but Indian Idol host Aditya Narayan says if somebody has not been legally charged then they should continue to work.
On being asked about makers' decision to bring back Anu Malik as a judge, Aditya told IANS, "Anuji is one of the most loved and respected musicians. In fact, I owe a lot to him because I sang my first ever Bollywood song for him for 'Akele Hum Akele Tum' movie. I have immense respect for him but honestly, you really don't know anyone completely. You don't know anyone from head to toe even if you have been with them... You don't know every single aspect of their life. There is no point for me on commenting on Anuji and his life. As far as I know, he is a wonderful human being. He has always been nice to me. These allegations come from the opposite gender."
He also talked about the #MeToo movement on the sidelines of a charity fundraiser by People For Animals and Reliance in Delhi. Aditya remains a big supporter of the #MeToo movement. He stated, "Women should not be treated the way they have been allegedly treated. Everything has to go through the order of the law and I hope our jury takes the right decision. If somebody has not been legally charged of doing something... then you can't really hold a gun to their head and expect them to sit at home. Anuji has a family. He has two wonderful daughters. I am sure the girls are at that age where they need to be supported. I don't know if it's true or not."
"Until proven otherwise, I think you should let the people who are allegedly accused, to continue working. I am not naming anybody... but yeah if someone is guilty, then that person should be punished," said Aditya in conclusion to his point.
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