After the questioning, Priyanka Khimani, Anurag Kashyap’s lawyer issued a statement and stated that the complaint lodged by Payal Ghosh was an outright lie.

“Mr. Kashyap is confident that the falsity of the complaint has been exposed, not only by the evidence presented by Mr. Kashyap, but also the ever-shifting version of events put forth by Ms. Ghosh in the media. Mr. Kashyap is apprehensive that now that the falsity of her allegations in the FIR have been established, she will alter her version of events in the investigative process as well,” said Khimani in the statement.

The statement also added that Anurag Kashyap is seriously considering taking legal actions against Payal Ghosh, as she tried to misuse the criminal justice system in India.

“Mr. Kashyap intends to vigorously pursue the legal remedies available to him. Mr. Kashyap vehemently denies any such incident, as has been alleged, and has sought for severe action against Ms. Ghosh for misusing the criminal justice system and for hijacking the Me Too Movement for her ulterior motives. Mr. Kashyap is confident that justice will prevail,” added the statement.

Even though netizens are talking in favor of Payal Ghosh, the entire film fraternity has lined up behind Kashyap. Many celebrities have openly come forward and have made it clear that Kashyap is such a person who is known for his respect towards womanhood.

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In the complaint registered, the actress had alleged that Anurag Kashyap is a repeated offender, and he has committed similar acts with another three actors. However, Kashyap issued a statement on the same day denying all the allegations made against him.

It was Rekha Sharma, the chairperson of the National Commission for Women asked the actress to file a written complaint against Anurag Kashyap. On September 27, the actress along with her lawyer visited the Versova police station and demanded a quick investigation on her complaint.

The actress also claimed that she will start a hunger strike if the police refuse to take action against Anurag Kashyap. On September 28, she met Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment. After the meeting, Athawale revealed that his party RPI will launch an agitation if the police fail to arrest Anurag Kashyap.

Even though social media users are urging a strict investigation, Kashyap is receiving immense support from his colleagues.

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It was around a few days back that actress Payal Ghosh claimed to have faced sexual harassment from popular Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap. Ghosh’s revelations spread like wildfire in Bollywood circuits, and several celebrities stood up in arms behind both these celebrities.

However, Taapsee Pannu, who is known for her bold stand defended Anurag Kashyap, and had claimed that the director is known for showing respect towards female colleagues. And now, in an interview given to Mumbai Mirror, Taapsee has revealed that she will be the first one to break her ties with Anurag if he is found guilty.

“Anurag has a lot of respect for women, never badmouths anyone even if that person hasn’t been kind to him in public. His is one of those rare sets where the number of women on the crew equals men, and they only have nice things to say about him. If someone has been harassed, let them initiate an investigation, let the truth come out. If he is found guilty, I’ll be the first person to break all ties with him,” said Taapsee.

In the meantime, Sona Mohapatra who has been raising her voice in the MeToo movement against music composer Anu Malik has now come forward in support of Payal Ghosh, and has slammed Taapsee Pannu for defending Anurag Kashyap.

In her recent tweet, Mohapatra claimed that Taapsee knows very little about Anurag Kashyap, and made it clear that his films usually portray women in a bad light.

asked by many for a pov having been at the forefront of @IndiaMeToo .Finally saw the video of Ms Payal Ghosh. I stand by her right to tell the world her experience & truth. Maligning other women publicly in the bargain basis heresay, in bad taste & wrong. (1)

— Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) September 22, 2020

“Read the statement made by Ms Tapsee Pannu about Anurag Kashyap being the ‘biggest feminist’ she knew & I honestly buckled over gobsmacked. Shows how little she knows. Anyone would see otherwise if you just watched his films & his portrayal of women,” wrote Mohapatra.

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