New Delhi: Former Bigg Boss 2 contestant and actress Payal Rohatgi has come out in support of filmmaker Sajid Khan whose appearance on Bigg Boss 16 is being criticised widely. He was earlier accused of sexual misconduct by several women, and after the allegations surfaced in 2018, this is the first time that the filmmaker got a public platform.
Taking to Payal’s Instagram, she shared an Instagram story and wrote, Sajid Khan has done wrong with 6 women as they narrated publicly. He has been reprimanded by all and publicly humiliated for his actions. Now the 6 women can take him to court. But let me put it on record when even murderers have been given the right to reform by the values of Mahatma Gandhi then here even Sajid Khan has the right to live. He has the right to earn money. He has the right to repent.”
Palak Rohatgi’s statement on Mandana Karimi
She also did some digging into Mandana Karimi who was among those who criticised Sajid’s participation. “Let him fight for his right. You oppose him but don’t do the drama of quitting Bollywood.” While sharing the part of Mandana’s statement, Payal wrote, “This (Bollywood) is no place to work, it has no respect for women.” The Lock Upp contestant shared the post and added, “You should not stay in Iran too as women aren’t respected there either.”
Mandana Karimi’s statement
While talking to Hindustan Times, Mandana said, “It does make me feel sad. To be honest, that is also the reason I have not worked for the last seven months. I’m not working anymore. I didn’t go to any auditions. I don’t want to work in Bollywood. I don’t want to be involved with an industry where there is no respect for women.”
