#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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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
