Responding for the first time to the sexual harassment accusations made by Tanushree Dutta against Nana Patekar, the actor told Mirror Now that he will see what can be done legally and asked what is sexual harassment.
Dutta on Thursday alleged that Bollywood veteran Nana Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of the film Horn 'Ok' Pleassss in the year 2008.
"He was being aggressive and was pushing me around. I complained about him, but it was not heard. They (film crew) were forcing me to do an intimate step. My contract stated that it was a solo dance sequence, and it was not supposed to be a duet. It was a way to manipulate me. This was the whole harassment situation going on," Dutta said.
The Aashiq Banaya Aapne actor further alleged that she and her family were attacked after she refused to perform the intimate step.
She also asserted that before she and her family could reach out to the police to file a case, the film crew had filed a counter FIR.
Talking in Marathi, Welcome actor said, "What do you mean sexual harassment? There were 200 people on the set with me."
"I will see what are my legal options. There is also no point in talking to media because you guys play up everything," he continued.
When the reporter asked him about the different face behind his charitable work for farmers, Patekar said, "I will do what I want in my life."
Earlier in the day, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan gave their reactions on the matter.
"Neither am I Tanushree, nor am I Nana Patekar, so how can I comment on this?" said the 'Sholay' star during a press conference for Thugs of Hindostan.
Aamir Khan said: "Without knowing anything I cannot comment on this. But if something has happened, it is always sad and it is for people to investigate."
Dutta's allegations have opened a furious debate on sexual harassment in the Hindi film industry with many supporting her but others questioning her motives for raising the issue so many years later.
(With Agency Input)
