Filmmaker Sajid Khan was earlier accused of sexual misconduct by three women including a journalist. Now, model Paula has spoken of a time when he had allegedly harassed her.
She took to Instagram to pen, "When #MeToo movement started, a lot of people spoke about Sajid Khan but I did not dare to because like every other actor who has no godfather and had to earn for a family I kept quiet. Now I don't have my parents with me. I'm earning for myself. I can dare to tell that I have been harassed by Sajid Khan at the age of 17."
She continued, "He spoke dirty to me. He tried to touch me. He even told me to strip in front of him just to get a role in his upcoming Housefull movie."
She further said, "God knows with how many girls he has done this. I'm coming out now not for any pity party. It's just that I realised that had affected me so bad when I was a child and chose not to speak. But it's high time no?."
She concluded with, "These bastards should be behind bars not only for casting couch but also for manipulating and for stealing away your dreams. But I did not stop!!! But the wrong I did was not to speak about it!." (sic)
Immediately after allegations against Sajid Khan rose in 2018, he was dropped by Housefull 4 team and film body, Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) had banned him for a year.
He hasn't been active ever since. As and when he replies, this copy would be updated.