In the wake of #MeeToo, prominent singer-composer Anu Malik has been accused of sexual harassment by singers Sona Mohapatra and Shweta Pandit.
Following all this, Malik stepped down from the jury panel of the 10th season of the famous reality television show, Indian Idol. Although, Anu Malik rubbished all the allegations.
Amaal Malik reacts on Anu Malik’s #MeToo allegations
Now Anu Malik’s nephew Amaal commented on the same. Amaal Mallik in an interview with BollywoodLife reacted on the accusations against his uncle Anu Malik. Amaal said, “When it happened, it was obviously a little humiliating. But, more importantly, I would like to say that my family is first my four people. Beyond that, I don’t count anyone as a family. Unki apni family hai (he has his own family) and it was a tough time for them”.
Further, Amaal spoke about supporting the #MeToo movement and said, “I support the movement and I’m completely with it. What happens is, when people talk on social media, it goes a little wrong. When you have alleged someone and taken their name, you should drag it to the court and through the judicial system, try to achieve what you want to achieve. Because if you don’t take it ahead then why did you even do this in the first place.”
But, sharing his concerns, he said, “You have insulted a man, got him off a reality show… He has two daughters, all of those things… Either go with it with full force and stand by it or just don’t. Today the law and we are with you. Women have more power than men. Take the judicial route instead of social media. Tomorrow even I can go on Twitter and accuse that someone has accused me and people would also believe me.”
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Further speaking about Sona Mohapatra’s allegations, Amaal said, “I’m close to Sona Mohapatra, if she has said about Anu Malik there must be a reason. And if there is a reason they should move to the court.” When the singer was asked if he ever spoke to Anu post his name was involved, he concluded, “We never cared.”