Himesh Reshammiya replaces Anu Malik as Indian Idol 11 judge

Amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegation against singer-music director Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya will w be seen judging singing reality show 'Indian Idol 11'. Sources have confirmed that music composer and singer Himesh who was earlier judging Sony's or show 'Superstar Singer' will w sit alongside Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar on Indian Idol bench. For those unaware, Anu Malik stepped down a few days back after being faced with MeToo allegations.

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"I was a part of 'Superstar Singer' and w my journey continues on 'Indian Idol 11'. 'Indian Idol' is t only one of India's longest running singing reality shows but also one of most iconic one. I am extremely elated to be on judges panel. From here on responsibility only increases two fold," composer said in a statement. "I have been following this season and I must say that this year has seen phemenal singers come forward, who I am sure will create ripples in Indian music industry," he added.

On vember 27, Sona Mohapatra took to her Twitter handle and wrote: "Sony TV taking Anu Malik as a judge was a considered, devious choice. y wanted to ride on his infamy for publicity & eyeballs. Sick promo strategy plus corporate ethics-responsibility. @IndiaMeToo." [sic]

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#MeToo: Malik takes break from 'Indian Idol', asks composers association for chance to clear his name

Music composer Anu Malik, who has been under a #MeToo cloud for last year, said he has taken a three-week break from judging a singing reality show to clear his name. He said he has also written to Music Composers Association of India (MCAI) to  demand a fair chance to counter multiple sexual harassment allegations against him. Malik has been accused of sexual misconduct by singers Sona Mohapatra, Shweta Pandit and Neha Bhasin. 

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A channel source said Malik had offered to step down from his post till he clears his name. Malik countered claim and said he had only sought a three-week break. "I walked up to Sony and I told m that because of se idiotic, horrible, malicious things that you will read on Twitter, how will you work? I told m to give me a three-week break and y said ok. Let me clear my name and come back. I don't want to say anything furr," he said.

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(WITH PTI INPUTS)