accusing fellow-musician Ali Zafar of sexual
harassment, the Harvey Weinstein
syndrome that shook the American
entertainment industry last year, has
reached the Asian shores. It's only a matter
of time before the sexual predators and
pedophiles of Bollywood (yes, there are
those too) are exposed.
As far as singer Ali Zafar is concerned,
Bollywood, where he has worked in quite a
few films, has no reason to complain. One
of the top Bollywood leading ladies with
whom Ali has worked gives him a clean
chit. "He was always impeccably behaved.
There was never a whiff of any untoward
behaviour. He was punctual, professional,
polite, almost aloof. Never tried to act
familiar. But then, that's my experience. The
narrative might be completely different in
another continent.
The last Bollywood film that Ali Zafar
worked in was Gauri Shinde's Dear Zindagi.
Everyone associated with that film vouches
for Ali's professionalism and decency.
The narrative is indeed different for Ali
across the border. Meesha Shafi's
allegations have hit hard. I tried to contact
his colleagues from the entertainment
industry in Pakistan. There was mostly a
silence. Only one actor spoke on condition
of anonymity. "Main kya bolu? He's a well-
behaved cultured boy. And seems happily
married with two children. This
(allegations) will definitely affect his
popularity. Hopefully, it won't damage his
family life.
Unless more women come forward with
allegations against Ali Zafar. Has the
#MeToo movement started in Pakistan? If it
has, how long would it be before actresses
start naming and shaming the sexual
offenders of Bollywood?
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ali-zafar-accused-sexual-harassment-bollywood-gives-clean-chit/.
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