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Ali Fazal Supports Beau Richa After Payal Ghosh Named Her In Anurag Kashyap #MeToo Row

byLoveleen Kaur
22nd September 2020
2 minute read

‘Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi’ actor Payal Ghosh had recently accused filmmaker Anurag Kashyap of sexual harassment and misconduct, an allegation that has been denied by him. Payal in her statement also claimed that Anurag said that other actresses also got intimate with him, including ‘Fukrey’ actor Richa Chadha, reported Hindustan Times.

However, Richa soon cleared the air and released her statement on social media.

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One of my all time favourite photographs of life.. i miss . Arey Mohabbat. Happy Birthday. जन्म दिन मुबारक पार्ट्नर । दूरी भी अजीब चीज़ है – नई ख़ैर अजीब नहीं है , मैं कुछ पोएटिक लिखना चाह रहा था इस्स मौक़े पे। i guess , the photo says it all. Aur himmat bhi nahi hui. . @therichachadha . . . . . . “Yeh nahi jaanta kitna lamba hai safar.. Main shayad jaanta hoon kitna lamba hai safar. Kal bataaoonga. Tum milna . Waheen. Khaton ke teele pe . Kaagaz tumhaara hoga, kalam-dawaat meri, likhaayi tumhaari, chand bol mere, afsaane tumhaare, ghazlein meri, yeh silsila mera , yeh daastaan-e-मोहब्बत हमारी ! “ – M .

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Now, ‘3 Idiots’ actor Ali Fazal penned a lengthy note supporting his girlfriend following Payal’s allegations.

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My love, you, who has stood up for women time and time again, today had to go through this ordeal. And yet, you come out strong as ever. My partner , your resilience, your kindness, and empathy have touched many people, and i have had the fortune of being witness to that over the time ive known you . The battles you’ve fought to create an equal society which isnt fractured by hate . And within that to be able to champion women all along … and keep your art at par with the best, takes courage and nerves of steel. I am so proud of you because i know you wont stop standing up for those in need, specially women who’ve lost their voices within the many patriarchal set ups we face today the world over. I believe every voice must be heard. I believe in dissent. But I also believe in the power of truth and justice. They indeed prevail. I believe in using our right to speak up but with utmost responsibility. I believe that we as a society need to empower our women so that their fearless voices echo in all its glory and yet with care and gentleness. I say this today, not because you’re my partner but because people like you make the world a better place and we need you. . Love you . With you. Always. # Repost @therichachadha ・・・ 💪🏼

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Reposting Richa’s official statement, Ali wrote:

My love, you, who has stood up for women time and time again, today had to go through this ordeal. And yet, you come out strong as ever. My partner, your resilience, your kindness, and empathy have touched many people, and i have had the fortune of being witness to that over the time ive known you. The battles you’ve fought to create an equal society which isnt fractured by hate . And within that to be able to champion women all along … and keep your art at par with the best, takes courage and nerves of steel. I am so proud of you because i know you wont stop standing up for those in need, especially women who’ve lost their voices within the many patriarchal set ups we face today the world over.

I believe every voice must be heard. I believe in dissent. But I also believe in the power of truth and justice. They indeed prevail. I believe in using our right to speak up but with utmost responsibility. I believe that we as a society need to empower our women so that their fearless voices echo in all its glory and yet with care and gentleness.

I say this today, not because you’re my partner but because people like you make the world a better place and we need you. . Love you. With you. Always. (sic)

Thanking Ali for being by her side, Richa tweeted:

Let’s just hope truth sees the light of the day in this incident.

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