Published 09:51 IST, September 21st 2020

Anurag Kashyap gets solidarity message from Radhika Apte amid Payal Ghosh's allegations

Anurag Kashyap received a solidarity message from Radhika Apte after sexual assault allegations by Payal Ghosh. She stated she felt 'secure' in his company.

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Numerous stars of film industry who have worked with Anurag Kashyap have come out in his support after he was accused of sexual assault by Payal Ghosh. In latest, Radhika Apte penned a solidarity mess for ‘one of her closest friends.'  actor praised her Lust Stories director for inspiring and supporting her and added she always felt ‘immensely secure’ in his presence.

READ: Payal Ghosh's Lawyer To File Complaint Against Director Anurag Kashyap

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Radhika Apte backs Anurag Kashyap 

Taking to Instagram, Radhika Apte shared a snap where she is enjoying a light-hearted moment with Anurag Kashyap. Pad Man star highlighted latter treating her ‘as an equal’ and cherishing ir 'mutual love and respect.' Sending her love to him, she asserted that he has and will always remind her ‘trusted friend.’

Radhika had been directed by Anurag Kashyap in his segment of anthology film Lust Stories. y had also worked toger on Sacred Games. Kashyap was also one of producers of her show Ghoul.    

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On Sunday, many or stars like Taapsee Pannu, Hansal Mehta, Anubhav Sinha, Swara Bhasker, Tisca Chopra had supported Anurag Kashyap by sharing ir experiences of kwing and working with him.

READ: Anurag Kashyap's First Wife Aarti Bajaj Slams Payal Ghosh's Allegations Against Director

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Payal Ghosh accuses Anurag Kashyap 

Payal Ghosh claimed that Anurag Kashyap had ‘forced himself upon her’ around 2014-15 as she tweeted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help in taking action and providing her security. In an interview with a news channel, she claimed that Kashyap had tried to assault her while seeking a sexual act from her. She also stated that filmmaker bragged about or actresses doing same for him and were a call away. 

Anurag Kashyap has denied allegations, and called it ‘lies’ and ‘baseless.’ 

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Payal  Ghosh stated that he will register a complaint with National Commission for Women after Chairperson Rekha Sharma backed her. Her lawyer has also informed that y will be registering a complaint against Kashyap, who has, in turn, lawyered up:

READ: Anurag Kashyap Finds Support From B'wood After Payal Ghosh's Sexual Assault Allegation

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READ: Guneet Monga Stands By Anurag Kashyap, Questions 'malicious' Timing Of Payal's Accusations

09:51 IST, September 21st 2020