Ali Zafar Denies Sexual Harassment Accusations; Says Will Take Meesha Shafi To Court
Ali Zafar replies to Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi in an open letter. Meesha had accused Ali of sexual harassment via a Twitter post, a few hours ago...
Earlier today, we brought to you the news of Meesha Shafi, the popular Pakistani singer, who alleged that Ali Zafar has sexually harassed her on more than one occasion. The star singer cum actor has now reverted to Meesha's accusations on social media.
I am deeply aware
and in support of the global #MeToo movement and what it stands for. I am the
father of a young girl and a young boy, a husband to a wife and a son to a
mother. I am a man that has stood up for myself, my family, my colleagues and
friends countless times in the face of slander, defamation and general
unkindness. I will do the same today. I have nothing to hide. Silence is
absolutely not an option.
I categorically
deny any and all claims of harassment lodged against me by Ms Shafi. I intend
to take this through the courts of law and to address this professionally and
seriously rather than to lodge any allegations here, contesting personal
vendettas on social media and in turn disrespecting the movement, my family,
the industry and my fans. Ultimately I am a strong believer that the truth,
always prevails.
Sharing this because I believe that by speaking out about my own experience of sexual harassment, I will break the culture of silence that permeates through our society. It is not easy to speak out.. but it is harder to stay silent. My conscience will not allow it anymore #MeToo pic.twitter.com/iwex7e1NLZ
— Meesha Shafi (@itsmeeshashafi) April 19, 2018
Image Source: instagram/alizafar/Meeshashafi/twitter
