Meesha Shafi Responds To Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Ali Zafar, Says He Harassed Her More Than Twice

After actor-singer Meesha Shafi accused singer-turned-actor Ali Zafar of sexual harassment, latter had filed a defamation lawsuit against Shafi. On Wednesday, October 17, Shafi while replying to defamation suit, reiterated that she was sexually harassed by actor more than twice. Reportedly, Shafi’s legal team revealed that actress has denied all allegations of slander made by Zafar in his tice. As per reports, Ahmed Pansota from Meesha's legal team has claimed that actress has spoken  truth and hence it was her right under law to file a complaint against Ali Zafar. lawyer also stated that y are sure to prove allegations with evidence. 

READ | Shatrughan Sinha Will Work With Accused Subhash Ghai Even If Proven Guilty, Claims Industry Accepted Sanjay Dutt

In month of April, long before #MeToo movement hit India, Pakistani actress and singer Meesha Shafi, in an elaborate post on Twitter, narrated how she was sexually harassed by Ali Zafar on multiple occasions. In a photo uploaded on Twitter, she wrote, “I have been subjected to sexual harassment of a physical nature at hands of a colleague from my industry: Ali Zafar. se incidences did t happen when I was young or just entering industry. This happened to me despite fact that I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is kwn for speaking her mind! This happened to me as a mor of two children.”

She also mentioned that this has been a very traumatic experience for her and her family. “Ali is someone I have kwn for many years and someone I shared st with. I feel betrayed by his behaviour and his attitude and I kw that I am t alone.”

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

Post her accusation, several women came forward accusing him of sexual harassment. In response to Shafi ’s claims, Zafar took to Twitter and stated that he is aware of #MeToo movement that has encourd women to share ir horrific stories.  He wrote, “I categorically deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms. Shafi. I intend to take this through courts of law and to address this professionally and seriously, rar than to lodge any allegations here.”

He also added that he would t like to “contest vendetta on social media” and disrespect movement, his family, media industry and his fans. Reportedly, next hearing of case is scheduled for vember 5, 2018.