Housefull 4 Director Steps Down Following Harassment Allegations

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Housefull 4 director steps down following harassment allegations

Sajid Khan said he was taking the “moral responsibility” to step down till he can allay the allegations.

Islamabad (Pakistan Point News – 12th October, 2018) Bollywood Director Sajid Khan on Friday announced his departure from Housefull 4 in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment against him by two women.

In a post on Twitter, Khan said he was taking the “moral responsibility” to step down till he can allay the allegations.

“In the wake of the allegations against me and the pressure being put on my family, my producer and the stars of my film ‘Housefull 4’, I must take the moral responsibility of stepping down from my directorial post, till the time I can allay the allegations and prove the truth.. Request my friends in the media to kindly not pass judgment till the truth is out,” he said.

Earlier, lead actor of the film, Akshay Kumar requested the producers to cancel the film’s shoot.

Kumar released a statement saying, “I have just landed back in the country last night and reading all the news as been very disturbing. I’ve requested the producers of Housefull 4 to cancel the shoot until further investigation. This is something that requires stringent action.”

He further added that he would not work with any “proven offenders.”

“I will not work with any proven offenders and all those subjugated to harassment should be heard and given the justice they deserve,” the statement further said.

Mahnoor Sheikh

The writer is News Editor, Pakistan Point. She has graduated in Mass Communication and has worked in various media houses