MeToo

Delhi court to hear MJ Akbar's defamation plea on MeToo allegations against journalist Priya Ramani today

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct, during his time as media presenter, around 20 years ago. 

Feb 25, 2019, 07:32 AM IST

Didn't want it to affect the film: Kriti Sanon on #MeToo allegations against Sajid Khan, Nana Patekar

The "Bareilly Ki Barfi" star says some of the highlight sequences of the film were shot post the #MeToo allegations and was handled very well. 

Feb 20, 2019, 23:14 PM IST

Emma Thompson leaves Skydance's 'Luck' after studio hires John Lasseter

The film is set for release in 2021. 

Feb 20, 2019, 22:40 PM IST

R Kelly faces new sexual assault allegations

Kelly was previously arrested in 2002 for his alleged involvement in a child pornography tape that featured similar sexual acts. 

Feb 15, 2019, 14:45 PM IST

I stand by women's right to be treated with dignity, respect: Shatrughan Sinha

He feels the MeToo movement is being misused within the entertainment industry. 

Feb 07, 2019, 23:13 PM IST

It's shocking as you haven't known them like that: Madhuri Dixit on Alok Nath

The 51-year-old actor said she took time to "digest" that Sridevi was no more. 

Feb 07, 2019, 23:07 PM IST

Accusing without formal complaint is not authentic: Kailash Kher on #MeToo

Kailash was interacting with the media at the music launch of Marathi film "Dokyala Shot" along with Riteish Deshmukh and Abhijit Panse here.

Feb 07, 2019, 22:06 PM IST

Behind every successful man's fall, is a woman: Shatrughan Sinha

The #MeToo movement hit Bollywood last year and saw several women coming out with their horror stories of sexual harassment and rape by actors and filmmakers from the industry. 

Feb 06, 2019, 22:24 PM IST

Tanushree Dutta releases fresh statement against Nana Patekar, Ganesh Acharya and Rakhi Sawant

Several big names like Subhash Ghai, Sajid Khan, Vikas Bahl and now Rajkumar Hirani have been accused of sexual harassment by co-workers or former colleagues.

Jan 25, 2019, 10:28 AM IST

Rami Malek 'was not aware' of Bryan Singer allegations before making 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

The Queen biopic was later completed by Dexter Fletcher.

Jan 24, 2019, 15:34 PM IST

Delhi court reserves order on summoning journalist Priya Ramani in defamation case filed by MJ Akbar

Akbar's name cropped up on the social media when he was in Nigeria, as the #MeToo campaign raged on in India.

Jan 22, 2019, 12:39 PM IST

Took me years to realise I was sexually harassed by a director: Swara Bhasker

Swara, without taking any names, said the harassment happened at workplace and the director was being "predatory."

Jan 18, 2019, 22:35 PM IST

We've long endured a culture of silence, says Dia Mirza

Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is the latest name to be called out for sexual harassment.

Jan 18, 2019, 22:32 PM IST

Kartik Aaryan mum on #MeToo allegations against Rajkumar Hirani

The 56-year-old filmmaker has denied the allegation.

Jan 18, 2019, 22:23 PM IST

Instead of trial by media, it should be trial by law: Richa Chadha on MeToo

"Instead of rumours, I feel it's more important to understand the actual cases and bring justice to them."

Jan 18, 2019, 22:22 PM IST

MeToo movement great, but there has to be some due process: Emraan Hashmi

Hirani has been accused by a woman "assistant" who worked with him in "Sanju".

Jan 17, 2019, 22:03 PM IST

Rajkumar Hirani among 'most decent' people in Javed Akhtar's book

Akhtar is not the first person who has come out in support of Hirani, who has helmed films like the "Munna Bhai" franchise, "3 Idiots" and "Sanju".

Jan 16, 2019, 23:01 PM IST

Rajkumar Hirani MeToo allegations: 'Sanju' actress Karishma Tanna backs director

Several Bollywood stars such as Dia Mirza, Arshad Warsi and Javed Akhtar among others have expressed their shock.

Jan 16, 2019, 17:49 PM IST

Allegations against Soumik Sen were shocking: 'Why Cheat India' actor Shreya Dhanwanthary

The actor said she stands by the survivors and takes the movement seriously. 

Jan 15, 2019, 22:16 PM IST

MeToo welcome but wrong to condemn anybody without proof: Arshad Warsi on Rajkumar Hirani

Hirani, he said, has always been known as a "thorough gentleman". 

Jan 15, 2019, 22:11 PM IST