Published 21:21 IST, October 15th 2018

Karan Tacker On #MeToo: Stop Mocking Women Who Are Narrating Their Stories

Karan Tacker lauded those who are coming out against the attackers by saying that it takes a whole amount of courage to come out in the open

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#MeToo movement that has taken Bollywood by storm has w also moved to media, politics and sports with big names being accused. As more and more women share ir horrific stories, re has also been a section of people who’ve questioned ir claims. Veteran actor Asrani was among celebrities who h said that women are joining movement for publicity and promotion of ir films.

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However, Karan Tacker has come out in support of women who are sharing ir stories. popular TV actor urged people to 'stop mocking women' who are narrating ir stories. He lauded those who are coming out against attackers by saying that it takes a whole amount of cour to come out in open and express what y’ve been through. He said least we could do is to be silent if we can’t support m back.

“I urge people to stop mocking women that are narrating ir stories.. it takes a whole amount of cour to come out in open and express what y’ve been through, least we can do is be silent if t in support. #Metoo,” tweeted Karan on Saturday.

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Starting off from Tanushree Dutta’s allegations against Nana Patekar, #MeToo movement has led to several or names like Vikas Bahl, Sajid Khan, Alok Nath, Bhushan Kumar, Subhash Ghai, among ors being accused. An FIR was filed against Nana Patekar following Tanushree’s complaint, while police complaints have been filed against Subhash Ghai and Bhushan Kumar. Alok Nath has lodged a defamation case against Vinta Nanda, who accused him of rape.

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Moreover, Sajid Khan has stepped down as director from multi-starrer ‘Housefull 4’ and Aamir Khan has backed out from film, ‘Mogul’, which was to be directed by Subhash Kapoor. re’s also certainty on status of Vikas Bahl as director of Hrithik Roshan-starrer ‘Super 30’, which is slated for release on Republic Day next year. While celebrities give ir battle a legal turn, masses take to ir social media handles to share ir very own experiences on #MeToo. 

17:52 IST, October 15th 2018