#MeToo: Nana Patekar steps out of ‘Housefull 4’
New Delhi: The ongoing movement #MeToo has created a stir in the Indian film industry and other business organizations. It was because of actress Tanushree Dutta this movement was brought to light in India.
Tanushree Dutta had reported that her co-star Nana Patekar reportedly misbehaved with her on the sets of ‘Horn Ok Pleassss’. Following which, the actress also filed an FIR against Nana Patekar. After Tanushree Dutta opened up about sexual misconduct by Nana Patekar, we saw many other actresses and models coming out in open with their #MeToo stories.
In the recent development, filmmaker Sajid Khan too was accused by two women for his misbehavior with them in the past. Because of the allegations made on the filmmaker, Sajid Khan chose to step out of ‘Housefull 4’. On the other hand, Akshay Kumar chose to not shoot further for ‘Housefull 4’ unless the matter is resolved. The actor took to Twitter to make an announcement about the same. Here's the tweet:
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 12, 2018
And now, as per our sources, we have got the EXCLUSIVE information of Nana Patekar stepping out of ‘Housefull 4’ after being under scrutiny in Tanushree Dutta case. The actor recently held a press conference where he reiterated that he clarified his stance 10 years ago.
Oshiwara Police has also registered an FIR against Nana Patekar and three others under Section 354 and 509 of IPC. Apart from Nana Patekar, Tanushree Dutta had filed an FIR against choreographer Ganesh Acharya, producer Samee Siddiqui and director Rakesh Sarang.
The police will record statements of witnesses before summoning Nana Patekar and three others involved in the case. Nana Patekar had also sent a legal notice to Tanushree Dutta after her allegations on the actor. While Nana has maintained his stand on the case, the judgment on the same is yet to come.
Courtesy: timesofindia
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
