Published 10:32 IST, September 20th 2020
Anurag Kashyap denies Payal Ghosh's sexual assault allegations; talks about his marriages
Breaking his silence on allegations sexual assault of actor Payal Ghosh on Saturday, Anurag Kashyap rejected all the accusations saying they are "baseless".
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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'
क्या बात है , इतना समय ले लिया मुझे चुप करवाने की कोशिश में । चलो कोई नहीं ।मुझे चुप कराते कराते इतना झूठ बोल गए की औरत होते हुए दूसरी औरतों को भी संग घसीट लिया। थोड़ी तो मर्यादा रखिए मैडम। बस यही कहूँगा की जो भी आरोप हैं आपके सब बेबुनियाद हैं ।१/४
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) September 19, 2020
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.
@anuragkashyap72 has forced himself on me and extremely badly. @PMOIndia @narendramodi ji, 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. Pls help! https://t.co/1q6BYsZpyx
— Payal Ghosh (@iampayalghosh) September 19, 2020
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.
Every voice matters #MeToo #ArrestAnuragKashyap https://t.co/Pv1kGZIRr6
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 19, 2020
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.
08:03 IST, September 20th 2020