Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations, Sony TV Confirms Anu Malik's Exit From 'Indian Idol 10'

Anu Malik was recently caught in whirlwind of ongoing #Metoo movement. veteran music composer has been accused of sexual harassment by singers Shweta Pandit and Sona Mohapatra. Recently, two more victims came forward and accused 'Indian Idol' judge. Earlier re were speculations of Anu Malik stepping down from his position as judge from show, but SONY TV on October 21 gave out a statement and confirmed speculations.

Read | EXCLUSIVE | Anu Malik Issues Statement Regarding His Departure From 'Indian Idol 10' Post Sexual Harassment Allegations

Anu Malik is longer a part of Indian Idol jury panel. show will continue its planned schedule and we will invite some of biggest names in Indian music as guests to join Vishal and Neha to judge extraordinary talent of Indian Idol season 10.

Anu Malik too in an exclusive conversation with Republic TV confirmed his exit from show and said, 

"I have issued a statement to channel (Sony):

"I, Anu Malik, have decided to take a break from Indian Idol as I am currently unable to focus on my work on show."

channel (Sony) has been kind to agree for same. Thank you''

Reportedly, Ever since allegations against Anu Malik came to foray, channel, who takes matters related to sexual harassment very seriously, had been internally discussing matter and has w decided to drop Anu as judge till furr case is investigated. 

Meanwhile, Anu Malik's Lawyer Zulfiquar Memon spoke on his behalf and said,

Read | #MeToo: Anu Malik's Lawyer Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations, Calls It 'false' And 'baseless'

'' allegations made against my client are emphatically denied as completely false and baseless. My client respects #MeToo Movement but to use this movement to start a character assassination mission is obxious" 

Besides Anu Malik, several prominent personalities like Alok Nath, Vikas Bahl, Rajat Kapoor, Kailash Kher, Mukesh Chhabra, Vid Dua, Sham Kaushal, and Jatin Das among many ors have been accused of alleged sexual harassment by women who have come forward and shared ir #MeToo stories.