Anurag Kashyap denies Payal Ghosh's sexual assault allegations; talks about his marriages

Breaking his silence on allegations of sexual assault of actor Payal Ghosh on Saturday, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap rejected all the accusations saying they are "baseless". In a tweet in Hindi, Kashyap said, "Wow, it took so long to try to silence me. You lied so much in this effort and also dragged other women despite you being a woman. Have some dignity madam! I will just say that all your allegations are baseless."

'You lied so much in this effort'

He said, "In the process of accusing me, you also dragged the Bachchan family and my artists, but you failed. I married twice. If it is a crime, then I accept it. I also admit that I have loved a lot whether it was my first wife, my second wife, or any lover, or any other woman I have worked with."

"I will never behave this way nor will tolerate such manners. will see what happens. Pray and love to you. Apologies for answering your English with my Hindi," Kashyap added.

'I am seeking action against him'

Speaking to ANI, Payal Ghosh said she has spoken to the Commissioner of Mumbai Police and requested protection from the Centre and state governments as well. "They have advised me to lodge a complaint. The National Women's Commission has also asked me to file a complaint," she said. "I request the authorities to kindly take action and let the country see the demon behind this creative guy. I am aware that it can harm me and my security is at risk. I am seeking action against him," said Ghosh.

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In an interview with news channel ABN Telugu, the actor recounted the incident claiming that Kashyap allegedly told her that 'she should not think of denying a big star like him', as it would allegedly 'benefit her in the future'. She also alleged that Kashyap had threatened her to stay quiet about the incident, reminding her of 'acid attacks' on women. Following the tweet by Payal, actor Kangana Ranaut came out in her support and tweeted.

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NCW chief Rekha Sharma has also written back to Payal Ghosh, asking her to formally send a complaint to her, so that it can be taken up.

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