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

Numerous stars of the 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 the latest, Radhika Apte penned a solidarity message for ‘one of her closest friends.' The actor praised her Lust Stories director for inspiring and supporting her and added she always felt ‘immensely secure’ in his presence.

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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. The Pad Man star highlighted the latter treating her ‘as an equal’ and cherishing their 'mutual love and respect.' Sending her love to him, she asserted that he has and will always remind her ‘trusted friend.’

 

 

 

 

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@anuragkashyap10 you have been one of my closest friends, you have inspired me and always supported me. You have always treated me as an equal and I cherish the mutual love and respect we have for each other. I have always felt immensely secure in your presence since the day I’ve known you. You have been and always will be my trusted friend. Love ya💙

A post shared by Radhika (@radhikaofficial) on Sep 20, 2020 at 11:37am PDT

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

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

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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 the filmmaker bragged about other actresses doing the same for him and were a call away. 

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

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

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