Originally posted by: Tinah
I guess Sayali Bhagat was crying wolf too! Maybe some women have nothing better to do rather than bringing themselves down publicly 😕
Sayali Bhagat to Quit Bollywood
The 27 year old actress does not want anything to do with Bollywood after suffering 7 years of sexual harassment from seniors, veterans, colleagues in the industry.
Sayali Bhagat's Official Press Statement:
As I gear up to lodge a police complaint against Shiney (Ahuja) and his wife Anupam, I have another big announcement to make. I am quitting films for good, and shall be moving to Milan to pursue a full time career in modeling. Before I leave the industry for good, I would like to make a few things clear. Shiney is not the only one who has made passes at me or sexually harassed me in the film industry. It is an industry filled with lechers who treat women like me like a piece of meat. Everyone wants a piece of you. I would like to bring to the media's notice some first hand experiences.
Sexual harassment from Amitabh Bachchan: Recently, at the launch of the first look of Tinu Verma's film this weekend, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan was the chief guest. Like everybody else, even I bent down to touch his feet to seek his blessings. Amitabh placed his hand on my butt and felt it up. I was too stunned to say anything to anyone. He should show some respect. After all, he is a 70 year old man, my grandfather's age. I felt like slapping him the moment he placed his hand on my butt.
Sexual Harassment from Fimmaker Sajid Khan: "I remember the time when Sajid Khan was casting for Housefull, he had called me to his office for a meeting. I understand that the casting couch is a prevalent reality in the film industry but I never expected Sajid to strip naked in front of me asking me to have sex with him in his office right there and then. I screamed and left his building. Obviously, I never worked with him.
Sexual Harassment from costar Aarya Babbar: Aarya and I started out as very good friends when we starting shooting for our film Choron Ki Baraat, till he got really aggressive about us becoming "friends with benefits". Till date, he has sent me countless lewd messages, and graphic MMS's of his private parts to lure me into bed. I had chosen to keep quiet and ignore. But not anymore.
There are so many of us who are silently suffering this kind of harassment for so many years. But I can't take it anymore. I am fed up of being treated like an available piece of meat and the only reason I am sharing all this with my media friends, is because I don't believe in taking harassment lying down. It is high time the truth came out. I will be filing police complaints against Shiney, Sajid, Aarya and Mr Bachchan and take them all to court if need be. I hope my efforts will not go in vain and I look forward to having the media's support.
Sincerely,
Sayali Bhagat
Former Miss India and actress Sayali Bhagat comes clean on controversies.
Why have you chosen a horror flick as your next film?
I had the same question when I was first approached for the film. Even I told myself, 'who wants to act in a horror film?' But when I was given the narration, I liked the subject. It is not just a horror film where you see demons and dead bodies flying and screaming. It is rare in the sense that it is a story of a doctor who believes in ghosts. Science and demons do not go hand-in-hand, but this film shows that and that is why it interested me. After doing the film, I have actually started believing in ghosts. The audience will get to see the movie through my eyes.
So, is it more your film than anybody else in the flick?
The film shows a beautiful romantic relationship between Shiney Ahuja and me. But yes, the narrative is through me. Even in earlier horror films like "Raaz" and "Bhoot", it was Bipasha Basu and Urmila Matondkar who were crucial to the plot. I think women are given more importance in horror flicks because they have varied emotions " love, fear, vengeance " all in extremes.
You made headlines recently with your allegations against some of the big names in the industry. You did clarify but those allegations got Big B to take to a microblogging account and voice his anger.
I am still agitated with the whole episode. I still can't understand why he (Anant Narayan) did it! It appalls me... And not just me, he has done it with so many other celebs. I don't know why he never thought that he could be arrested. I understand Mr Amitabh Bachchan's sentiments. Anybody would have gotten angry. And I think when he posted about the allegations, he was talking about the 'malign' against me and not about me leveling allegations against him. So many names were dragged into it and that night itself (when the news about allegations broke), I made frantic calls to each and every person concerned and clarified that it is not me who has leveled such allegations against them. I am fortunate that they heard me out and understood me. I had a word with Shiney's wife as well.
It must be a relief now that he (Anant) is arrested?
It is, but, like I said, I am yet to recover from the entire episode. I was so mad and felt helpless as I didn't know how to go about stopping him from maligning me further. An actor friend then told me that I should contact the cyber crime cell. I didn't even know that something like cyber crime cell existed and that maligning somebody is a non-bailable offence. After I got to know about it, I took it further.
There were talks that it was all a publicity gimmick...
No, it was not. I have heard about it too. I have heard people saying 'Oh! her film is soon to release, that's why she is doing all these to be in news'! Why would I malign myself to be in the news? It's bizarre. Moreover, my film is releasing in January, so where's the connection? It is wrong to make up stories, you know. I didn't do anything for publicity, otherwise why would I call up every actor who I 'supposedly' maligned and clarify myself and also get Anant arrested? Today, I am scared to Google my name because all my contributions to modeling comes later and all the controversies are on the first page.
Like most celebs, controversies have followed you too... when Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik tied the knot, you were questioned because you once dated him... why did you answer questions?
Being in the industry for the past seven years, I know what controversies mean. I have accepted the fact they will always keep following us. When Sania and Shoaib got married, I was dragged into the controversy. There was no need for people to question me, but they did and I had to answer because I can't shy away. I am a public person and I understand the importance of media. Even now, as I promote "Ghost", I know I will be asked questions about the allegations and Shiney.
Yes, Shiney... while working with him, did you at any point feel that he was disturbed by all that has happened to him?
Let me tell you first that I was scared of Shiney. I was very apprehensive about whether we will be able to work together or not. I felt uncomfortable for the first two-three days. Then one day, on the sets, I saw him eating a cheesecake. And I went up to him and said, 'I am jealous, because I love cheesecakes'. That broke the ice. I remember that night I called my dad and told him that I think I am now comfortable and see the film happening. It was not because the ice between Shiney and me had broken, but also because I wasn't scared of Shiney anymore, all the fears had gone. We then started talking about films, life and many other subjects off sets. And I realized he is not only an interesting person but also very philosophical. It was very interesting in fact, to discover that we had so many subjects of interest in common.
So, have you also discovered a philosopher who can be with you for the rest of your life?
You are talking about a boyfriend, right? Well, I really don't know whether I have a man in my life or not. Right now I am in a confused state. It's like I am a confused single because things are just starting and I don't know where it is headed. And if you want to know whether he is an actor or not, well, I am not going to tell you that. (laughs).
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