The #MeToo movement in India has shaken up the different film industries in the country and has brought out various big names out in public. From Tanushree Dutta to Chinmayi Sripada, many celebrities have spoken their hearts out about the incidents that have happened with them. And now in a new revelation, actor-comedian Ali Asgar has revealed that he too hasn't been spared. Ali Asgar played the role of Dadi in the show Comedy Nights with Kapil and will continue similar roles in his upcoming shows too. Besides TV, Ali has also done private events where he has donned numerous characters including Dadi. Now Ali has revealed that once when he was playing Dadi at a private show, he had a horrendous experience. "Wherever I go for such shows, I don't let the anchor announce my name, I just enter as Dadi. At this event, by the time I entered, people were already drunk. Unhone uske bad jo hamla kiya hain mere upar - they were putting their hands on my chest, they were pinching my butt, I was molested.! There is a girl on my team, and she managed to save me, warma main nika pa raha tha. Mera tab yeh question tha, ki bhai aapko pata bhi hai ki ye ek aadmi hai jo aurat ka role kar raha hai? And the second question was - even if you don't know, ye toh ek buddhi aurat hain na, usko toh chhor do!" [sic] Ali told The Times of India in an interview.
While the #MeToo movement seems to have slowed down a bit now, celebrities calling out predators within the industry has certainly had a huge impact. While few are yet to take action, many filmmakers have dropped actors and directors who have been accused of misbehaviour. We hope that incidents like the one Ali had to face also come under the scanner and proper action is taken against such immoral behavior at private events as well.
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