Kashyap takes a step back from work
together on Big Boss 11. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is embroiled in a legal battle with his former partner and director Vikas Bahl, said the #MeToo has given voice to years of anger.
Bahl has been accused of sexual harassment by an employee of the now-dissolved Phantom Films, the company that was founded by Kashyap, Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane and Madhu Mantena.
Kashyap and director Motwane have been under fire for the alleged inaction in the sexual harassment allegations against Bahl. Both Kashyap and Motwane have denied the charge. Kashyap further said there is a need to understand and grow up to the movement.
“I cannot talk much [on the #MeToo movement]. Because at this moment whatever I say may be misconstrued or can be taken in any which way and can be used here (in this case).
“All these years of my silence (was) to protect one person, the victim. I have been taking the consequences and stepped back from work,” he said. The priority is a victim’s peace, he added.
The woman, who accused Bahl of sexual misconduct, filed an affidavit on Thursday stating she stands by her allegations but does not want to pursue the case further. Bahl is seeking court direction to Kashyap, Motwane and Mantena to refrain from speaking to the media or posting on social media about the case. He is also seeking damages of Rs100 million (Dh5m) in a defamation case against Kashyap and Motwane.