Bollywood
Netizens also seem upset with Twinkle Khanna and Farhan Akhtar, here's why...
Updated : Oct 12, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
In the wake of the ongoing wave of #MeToo movement in India, a number of burried skeletons have been dug up. One of the several Bollywood celebs who have been accused of sexual harassment include director Sajid Khan, who has been called out on Twitter by three women - two actresse and a journalist, for sexual misconduct. The filmmaker's alleged actions as exposed on social media have left the denizens in shock. Ever since Saloni Chopra, Rachel White and a journalist shared their harrowing experience with Sajid Khan, Twitterati has been going berserk, blasting him for his alleged sexual misconduct.
The Tweeple aren't just lashing out against Sajid Khan, but also dragging his sister Farah Khan, cousin brother Farhan Akhtar (who had earlier stood up for Tanushree Dutta and tweeted in support of her, saying that he believes her story against Nana Patekar) and actress Twinkle Khanna, who had also come out in support of Tanushree.
While some of the netizens are asking if Farhan will take a similar stand against his own cousin Sajid Khan, others are questioning Twinkle Khanna for maintaining cordial relations with Sajid and asking her if her husband Akshay Kumar will continue to work with Sajid (the duo is currently filming Housefull 4).
The disease that we need to get rid off. #SajidKhan been spreading the virus for too long. #TimesUp https://t.co/zTvpGBssxx
— SONA (@sonamohapatra) October 11, 2018
#SajidKhan again WTF! https://t.co/clj8N16S9g
— Mallika Dua (@MallikaDua) October 11, 2018
Useless rotten unskilled buffoons like #SajidKhan who thrived on nepotism and zero talent while getting their way is the very definition of Bollywood privilege for 'Star families'.The guy is not qualified to be a rag picker. https://t.co/RZIXdWhvQt
— Mridul (@mridulkrishnan) October 11, 2018
This man's bloated sense of ego is beyond my comprehension! #sajidkhan how dare you! How many girls have you done this to? @Asli_Jacqueline is clearly one of his victims. She didnt know anyone in the industry.what could she do too.this is horrible
— Sam_007 (@GirlishNot) October 11, 2018
Wonder what @TheFarahKhan has to say about what her disgusting brother @SimplySajidK has been up to? He's a filthy and vile human being that needs to be punished for taking advantage of so many women and being verbally and sexually abusive. Disgusting! #SajidKhan #MeTooIndia
— Miss Lola (@MisssssLola) October 11, 2018
Would be very disappointed if @akshaykumar @Riteishd etc. don't take a stand against #SajidKhan
— Sujith Kolap (@KolapSujith) October 11, 2018
Making movies on topics of women for business & awards, & actually taking a stand for them are 2 different aspects of Bollywood, is what I've learnt...
Let's see who really cares...
This upcoming movie Housefull is being directed by Sajid Khan starring Nana Patekar. I want everyone to keep a track of who attends it's premiere and tweets to promote the film. #SajidKhan #NanaPatekar
— Āniket Malpanī (@aniketmalpani) October 11, 2018
Dear @mrsfunnybones why cant you ask your husband and a great actor who is also a great patriot and a great crusader to stop working with a creep and predator like #Sajidkhan . Probably he wont because everybody know this man still they worked for him. https://t.co/QmqatkLi3w
— Rahul Chaturvedi (@rahulchatur) October 11, 2018
Sir what abt #SajidKhan?
— _V _ (@_bornpahadi_) October 12, 2018
We didn't hear a single word from u?
Or it is not fit in ur agenda or u ll be crying over only on ur selective outrage??
Haha. So you're telling me all these stories are news to you.
— Kunwardeep Singh (@Kunwar5) October 12, 2018
In short, you had no idea of these happenings within the Bollywood ecosystem.
I hope you ask your husband to not work with #sajidkhan ? https://t.co/7qX5cbn1kD
Hey @akshaykumar, #SajidKhan is a monster. If you still continue working with him in #Housefull4, it shows how much you care about women safety. Making videos is easy, taking tough decisions not. Leave the project.
— Shalini Ojha (@shalini_ojha) October 12, 2018
Just when you thought #SajidKhan cannot do any worse than Houseful, Himmatwala and Humshakals. He does this.@SimplySajidK your #TimesUp you scumbag.#MeToo #MeTooIndia https://t.co/qZdpquVuuQ
— Schezwan Singh (@SchezwanS) October 12, 2018
Good morning @FarOutAkhtar ..any comments on #SajidKhan ?
— Kiran Patil (@kiranppat) October 11, 2018
Let's not doubt @redheadchopra 's' intentions n let's support her. https://t.co/NqZO5SsNMV
It's amazing that you people share cordial relation with sexual predators like #SajidKhan work with him then come on #Twitter take high moral ground on #MeTooIndia and do blah blah blah
— cooldude (@intolerantdude) October 12, 2018
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@FarOutAkhtar are you man enough to take a stand against your creepy cousin ?? #SajidKhan
— Tasneem (@tasisme) October 12, 2018
#SajidKhan - the worst thing happened to film industry !!!
— Sanatan Thought(@Sanatan_Thought) October 11, 2018
Shakti Kapoor looks like a Sanskari ( not the Aloknath type) in front of him..
Woof woof! Is that you with #SajidKhan @mrsfunnybones what you gonna do now? Be the bold woman you are and call him out or make no comments till it fizzles out? What does @akshaykumar think? Haha. pic.twitter.com/YvyVZg6evs
— Johnny (@bakchodkutta1) October 11, 2018
Sajid Khan has not responded to any of the allegations made against him till now. We'll have to wait and watch how the filmmaker reacts to the accusations made against him.