In the wake of the ongoing #MeToo movement in the country, a number of women from all walks of life have come forward to share their #MeToo stories, calling out the predators on social media and other platforms. One of the most shocking names to have cropped up is that of showbiz's very own 'sanskaari' babuji Alok Nath. Veteran writer, director and producer Vinita Nanda had shared her ordeal and alleged not just being raped, but brutalised by the actor. Soon after that, actress Sandhya Mridul too accused Alok Nath of sexual harassment. This was followed by another anonymous woman from the crew of Hum Saath Saath Hain calling him out for misconduct. The latest name to join the line of those who have allegedly been harassed by Alok Nath is Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety actress Deepika Amin.
Deepika Amin, who was seen playing the character of Sunny Singh's mother in SKTKS, took to her Twitter account to share her #MeToo story about Alok Nath. She wrote, "Everyone in the industry knows that #AlokNath is an obnoxious drunkard who harasses women. Years ago on a telefilm outdoor shoot, he tried to barge into my room. He slobbered over women, drunk and created a scene. The unit rallied around me and made sure I was safe. #metoo."
While speaking to Firstpost, Deepika Amin had shared that she has heard other male actors talking about women being upset with Alok Nath because he would knock on their doors at night. However, the actress who also shared screen space with him in Luv Ranjan's directorial Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, added in her Facebook post that Alok Nath was "quiet and subdued" on the sets of the film. "Maybe he has changed? Maybe because the director Luv Ranjan made it clear he wouldn’t tolerate bad behaviour. But after reading Vinta Nanda’s heartbreaking account I felt I had to support her. BELIEVE WOMEN. They have everything to lose by speaking out. #IbelieveyouVintaNanda #metoo #Timesup."
For those who've come in late, the wave of #MeToo movement in India started taking shape soon after Tanushree Dutta alleged veteran actor Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of the film Horn OK Pleassss, about a decade back. Since then, names like Rajat Kapoor, Vikas Bahl, Kailash Kher among others have been accused of sexual misconduct.
