#MeToo: Sajid Khan's take on IFTDA notice

In the wake of #MeToo movement, Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Khan was allegedly accused of sexual harassment by actress Rachel White, assistant director Saloni Chopra and journalist Karishma Upadhyay of sexual harassment.     

After the victims shared their stories, many film authorities came into action. One of the authority was Indian Film & Television Directors' Association. Adding to it, IFTDA also sent a notice to Sajid Khan seeking an explanation of the alleged accusation levelled against him.

However, while replying to the notice from IFTDA, he had denied all the allegations made against him. This was the first time when the filmmaker replied for the notices sent to him. According to the reports from Mumbai Mirror, his reply read: "I apologise to IFTDA if any embarrassment has been caused to the association by the alleged accusation against me. These allegations have not only caused irreparable harm to my career, but more importantly, grieved my mother and sister immensely. At the outset, I deny the complaints levelled against me as stated in your notice. I humbly request you to not to form any one-sided judgement. I am always happy to extend any cooperation to my association."

No sooner, IFTDA received a reply from the filmmaker, a meeting is scheduled on November 1 with Sajid Khan and Internal Complaints Council. The association's statement read: "We have scheduled a meeting of IFTDA ICC on Thursday, November 1 at IFTDA office to hear you for the POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act enquiry, which is based on the principle of natural justice and the alleged harasser is provided an opportunity before any disciplinary action is taken. Therefore, attend the meeting as scheduled."

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